Albert Einstein
German-American · 1879–1955
Theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity and reshaped our understanding of space, time, and energy.
Wikipedia ↗“Der Gemütszustand, der zu solcher Arbeit befähigt, ist dem des Religiösen oder Verliebten ähnlich; das tägliche Streben entspringt keinem Vorsatz oder Programm, sondern unmittelbar dem Herzen.”
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“The state of mind which enables a man to do work of this kind is akin to that of the religious worshipper or the lover; the daily effort comes from no deliberate intention or program, but straight from the heart.”
“Gott würfelt nicht.”
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“God does not play dice with the universe.”
Simplified form. Einstein's actual words in his 1926 letter to Born were: "Jedenfalls bin ich überzeugt, dass der Alte nicht würfelt" (In any case, I am convinced that the Old One does not play dice).
“I am enough of the artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
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“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.”
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“The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.”
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“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.”
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“A theory is the more impressive the greater the simplicity of its premises, the more different kinds of things it relates, and the more extended its area of applicability. Therefore the deep impression that classical thermodynamics made upon me. It is the only physical theory of universal content which I am convinced will never be overthrown.”
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“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”
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