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If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist.

I want to know why the universe exists, why there is something greater than nothing.

I really believe in the philosophy that you create your own universe. I'm just trying to create a good one for myself.

Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.

To understand the universe in the state that it began in, the so-called Big Bang, we need laws of physics that work better than our current set of rules and procedures, which break down when we try to push them back to the beginning.

'What is the purpose of the universe?' is a silly question.

There is a certain sense in which I would say the universe has a purpose. It's not there by chance.

The usual approach of science of constructing a mathematical model cannot answer the questions of why there should be a universe for the model to describe. Why does the universe go to all the bother of existing?

I think my proper response is complete amazement and awe at the universe that we are in, and how it works is just far more complicated than humans will ever properly understand.

The only thing that makes sense is if the universe is beautiful and simple and elegant.