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
The great need to grasp principles had caused me to spend most of my time on fruitless persuits.
The normal objective of my thought affords no insight into the dark places of human will and feeling.
My sailing system set sail, make it fast, no thoughts of energy or velocity, loll back, let boat drift.
Inner freedom is an infrequent gift of nature and a worthy object for the individual.
Even trivial events demonstrate strong devotion to the Universe and small concern for ego.
I owe as much of my success to an uncompromising obstinacy as to any original ideas.
I urge a willingness to reserve a place in rational science for non-rational wonder.
I was supposed to choose apractical profession, but this was simply unbearable to me.
Applying the axioms of physical science to human life has something reprehensible to it.
It is just as important to make knowledge live and keep it alive as to solve specific problems.
It is impossible to solve significant problems using the same knowledge that created them.
Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. You cannot subjugate a nation forcibly unless you wipe out every man, woman, and child. Unless you wish to use such drastic measures, you must find a way of settling your disputes without resort to arms.
A ship is safe at shore but it's not built for that.
The greatest activity of which man is capable: Opening up yet another fragment of the frontier of beauty.