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
Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means
Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.
So long as they don't get violent, I want to let everyone say what they wish, for I myself have always said exactly what pleased me.
So long as there are men there will be wars. So long as there are men there will be wars.
Since the mathematicians have invaded the theory of relativity, I do not understand it myself anymore.
Since I do not foresee that atomic energy is to be a great boon for a long time, I have to say that for the present it is a menace. Perhaps it is well that it should be. It may intimidate the human race into bringing order into it's international affairs, which without the pressure of fear, it would not do.
Most people say that is it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.
One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its laws are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly disco
one of the strongest motives that lead men to art and science isescape from everyday life with its painful crudity and hopelessdreariness, from the fetters of one's own ever-shifting desires. Afinely tempered nature longs to escape from the personal life into theworld of objective perception and thought.
One need only think of the weather, in which case the prediction even for a few days ahead is impossible.
Only a life lived in the service to others is worth living.
Only a life lived for others is worth living
Only a life lived for others is a life worth while.
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.