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
People are like bicycles. They can keep their balance only as long as they keep moving.
The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size
Our lives will be measured by what we do for others
The world is so full of possibilities that dogmatism is simply indecent.
One has to realize that the powerful industrial groups concerned in the manufacture of arms are doing their best in all countries to prevent the peaceful settlement of international disputes, and that rulers can achieve this great end only if they are sure of the vigorous support of the majority of their peoples.
Germany had the misfortune of becoming poisoned, first because of plenty, and then because of want.
I live my daydreams in music.
The same thinking that has led you to where you are is not going to lead you to where you want to go.
A country cannot simultaneously prepare and prevent war.
The legs are the wheels of creativity.
Life is a preparation for the future; and the best preparation for the future is to live as if there were none.
I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking
Since the mathematicians have invaded the theory of relativity I do not understand it myself any more.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot.