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Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

Country Germany
Born Friday, 14 March 1879
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Quotes 952

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Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics. For this achievement, Einstein is often regarded as the father of modern physics and one of the most prolific intellects in human history. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect". The latter was pivotal in establishing quantum theory within physics. (Source: Wikipedia)

Quotes by Albert Einstein

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“If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” Uncategorized
“He who joyfully marches to music rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice. This disgrace to civilization should be done away with at once. Heroism at command, how violently I hate all this, how despicable and ignoble war is; I would rather be torn to shreds than be a part of so base an action. It is my conviction that killing under the cloak of war is nothing but an act of murder.” Uncategorized
“I assert that the cosmic religious experience is the strongest and the noblest driving force behind scientific research.” Uncategorized
“People like you and me never grow old. We never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born.” Uncategorized
“Too many of us look upon Americans as dollar chasers. This is a cruel libel, even if it is reiterated thoughtlessly by the Americans themselves.” Uncategorized
“Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life.” Uncategorized
“It is humankind's duty to respect all life, not only animals have feelings but even also trees and plants.” Uncategorized
“When the number of factors coming into play in a phenomenological complex is too large scientific method in most cases fails. One need only think of the weather, in which case the prediction even for a few days ahead is impossible.” Uncategorized
“Any society which does not insist upon respect for all life must necessarily decay.” Uncategorized
“Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.” Uncategorized
“Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.” Uncategorized
“Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.” Uncategorized
“Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.” Uncategorized
“People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees results.” Uncategorized
“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life. All that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about.” Uncategorized
“Bear in mind that the wonderful things you learn in your schools are the work of many generations. All this is put in your hands as your inheritance in order that you may receive it, honor it, add to it, and one day faithfully hand it on to your children.” Uncategorized
“But without deeper reflection one knows from daily life that one exists for other people--first of all for those upon whose smiles and well-being our own happiness is wholly dependent, and then for the many, unknown to us, to whose destinies we are bound by the ties of sympathy.” Uncategorized
“What is the meaning of human life, or, for that matter, of the life of any creature? To know the answer to this question means to be religious. You ask: Does it make any sense, then, to pose this question? I answer: The man who regards his fellow creatures as meaningless is not merely unhappy but hardly fit for life.” Uncategorized
“Do not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to stand like curious children before the Great Mystery into which we were born.” Uncategorized
“For an idea that does not first seem insane, there is no hope.” Uncategorized