Diagnosed at 21 with a debilitating motor neuron disease and given just a few years to live, Stephen Hawking faced a grim future trapped in a failing body. Yet his mind soared beyond physical limits. Through brilliant insights into black holes and the cosmos, he revolutionized science. His life was a testament to resilience and intellectual firepower—showing us that the greatest journeys often begin when the body weakens, but the mind remains unbroken.