Albert Einstein

Physics German-American 1879 – 1955 131 quotes

Developed theory of relativity and mass-energy equivalence

Quotes by Albert Einstein

The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.

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God does not play dice with the universe.

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As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.

Geometry and Experience

The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.

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The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.

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Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.

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It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.

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Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

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The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.

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Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.

Letter to a schoolgirl

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.

Interview with The Saturday Evening Post 1929

If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.

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It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

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I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.

Interview with Alfred Werner 1949

Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.

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Any fool can know. The point is to understand.

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The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.

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Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.

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If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music.

Interview with G.S. Viereck 1929

A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?

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