Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein; 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist. He developed the general theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics.:274 Einstein's work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. Einstein is best known in popular culture for his mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his "services to theoretical physics", in particular his discovery of the law of the photoelectric...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth14 March 1879
CityUlm, Germany
CountryGermany
Albert Einstein quotes about
Watch the stars, and from them learn. To the Master's honor all must turn, each in its track, without a sound, forever tracing Newton's ground.
Women marry men hoping they will change. Men marry women hoping they will not. So each is inevitably disappointed.
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
It is theory that decides what can be observed.
Since the mathematicians have invaded the theory of relativity, I do not understand it myself anymore.
Quantum mechanics is very impressive. But an inner voice tells me that it is not yet the real thing. The theory yields a lot, but it hardly brings us any closer to the secret of the Old One. In any case I am convinced that He doesn't play dice
It is the theory that decides what we can observe.
Come with me and . . . think about the electromagnetic theory of light.
The important thing is not to stop questioning.
Things should be made as simple as possible, but not any simpler.
Out of clutter find simplicity.From Discord make harmony.In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
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Imagination is more important than knowledge, for knowledge is limited while imagination embraces the entire world.
The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving.