Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking says, “We are very, very small, but we are profoundly capable of very, very big things.” The statement connects the human position in the universe with the ability of people to think, learn and create. Earth is small when compared with stars and galaxies. Human beings also have physical limits. Yet the human mind can study space, develop technology and investigate questions about the universe. Stephen Hawking used his work in physics to explore black holes, space-time and the relationship between relativity and quantum mechanics. His life also shows how a person can continue working despite difficult physical circumstances.