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Science5 quotes
The eternal mystery of the world is its comprehensibility. — Albert Einstein · 1936The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of every day thinking. — Albert Einstein · 1936Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind. — Albert Einstein · 1940The pursuit of scientific truth, detached from the practical interests of everyday life, ought to be treated as sacred by every government. — Albert Einstein · 1934The grand aim of all science [is] to cover the greatest number of empirical facts by logical deduction from the smallest possible number of hypotheses or axioms. — Albert Einstein · 1948Creativity3 quotes
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. — Albert Einstein · 1930A new idea comes suddenly and in a rather intuitive way. But intuition is nothing but the outcome of earlier intellectual experience. — Albert Einstein · 1949Imagination is more important than knowledge. — Albert Einstein · 1929Nuclear weapons3 quotes
The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking and we thus drift toward unparalleled catastrophe. — Albert Einstein · 1946Some recent work by E. Fermi and L. Szilard, which has been communicated to me in manuscript, leads me to expect that the element uranium may be turned into a new and important source of energy in the immediate future. Certain aspects of the situation which has arisen seem to call for watchfulness and if necessary, quick action on the part of the Administration. — Albert Einstein · 1939I do not believe that civilization will be wiped out in a war fought with the atomic bomb. Perhaps two thirds of the people of the earth might be killed, but enough men capable of thinking, and enough books, would be left to start again, and civilization could be restored. — Albert Einstein · 1945Common sense2 quotes
The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of every day thinking. — Albert Einstein · 1936Common sense is actually nothing more than a deposit of prejudices laid down in the mind prior to the age of eighteen. — Albert Einstein · 1948Physics2 quotes
Some recent work by E. Fermi and L. Szilard, which has been communicated to me in manuscript, leads me to expect that the element uranium may be turned into a new and important source of energy in the immediate future. Certain aspects of the situation which has arisen seem to call for watchfulness and if necessary, quick action on the part of the Administration. — Albert Einstein · 1939If my theory of relativity is proven correct, Germany will claim me as a German and France will declare that I am a citizen of the world. Should my theory prove untrue, France will say that I am a German and Germany will declare that I am a Jew. — Albert Einstein · 1929Success2 quotes
If A is a success in life, then A equals X plus Y plus Z. Work is X; Y is play; and Z is keeping your mouth shut. — Albert Einstein · 1950Possessions, outward success, publicity, luxury—to me these have always been contemptible. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind. — Albert Einstein · 1931Artistic development1 quote
In order to be content men must also have the possibility of developing their intellectual and artistic powers. — Albert Einstein · 1940Authority1 quote
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth. — Albert Einstein · 1901Awe1 quote
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. — Albert Einstein · 1930Being present1 quote
I never think of the future—it comes soon enough. — Albert Einstein · 1930Bicycles1 quote
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. — Albert Einstein · 1930Character1 quote
Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. — Albert Einstein · 1955Civilization1 quote
I do not believe that civilization will be wiped out in a war fought with the atomic bomb. Perhaps two thirds of the people of the earth might be killed, but enough men capable of thinking, and enough books, would be left to start again, and civilization could be restored. — Albert Einstein · 1945Custom and convention1 quote
Common sense is actually nothing more than a deposit of prejudices laid down in the mind prior to the age of eighteen. — Albert Einstein · 1948Deference1 quote
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth. — Albert Einstein · 1901Discovery1 quote
A new idea comes suddenly and in a rather intuitive way. But intuition is nothing but the outcome of earlier intellectual experience. — Albert Einstein · 1949Effects of the past1 quote
A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving. — Albert Einstein · 1930Happiness1 quote
In order to be content men must also have the possibility of developing their intellectual and artistic powers. — Albert Einstein · 1940Idleness1 quote
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. — Albert Einstein · 1930Imagination1 quote
Imagination is more important than knowledge. — Albert Einstein · 1929Innovation1 quote
A new idea comes suddenly and in a rather intuitive way. But intuition is nothing but the outcome of earlier intellectual experience. — Albert Einstein · 1949Intelligence1 quote
We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality. It cannot lead, it can only serve; and it is not fastidious in its choice of a leader. — Albert Einstein · 1943International politics1 quote
As long as there are sovereign nations possessing great power, war is inevitable. — Albert Einstein · 1945Intuition1 quote
A new idea comes suddenly and in a rather intuitive way. But intuition is nothing but the outcome of earlier intellectual experience. — Albert Einstein · 1949Jobs1 quote
If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to be a plumber or a peddler in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances. — Albert Einstein · 1954Judgment1 quote
We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality. It cannot lead, it can only serve; and it is not fastidious in its choice of a leader. — Albert Einstein · 1943Knowledge1 quote
Imagination is more important than knowledge. — Albert Einstein · 1929Life1 quote
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. — Albert Einstein · 1930Materialism1 quote
Possessions, outward success, publicity, luxury—to me these have always been contemptible. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind. — Albert Einstein · 1931Moments of discovery1 quote
Some recent work by E. Fermi and L. Szilard, which has been communicated to me in manuscript, leads me to expect that the element uranium may be turned into a new and important source of energy in the immediate future. Certain aspects of the situation which has arisen seem to call for watchfulness and if necessary, quick action on the part of the Administration. — Albert Einstein · 1939