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
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Force always attracts men of low morality.
To punish me for my contempt for authority, fate made me an authority myself.
Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen.
I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.
The only real valuable thing is intuition.
All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual.
Nothing that I can do will change the structure of the universe. But maybe, by raising my voice I can help the greatest of all causes -- goodwill among men and peace on earth.
Concern for man and his fate must always form the chief interest of all technical endeavors. Never forget this in the midst of your diagrams and equations.
The led must not be compelled; they must be able to choose their own leader.
The high destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule.
Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools.
Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.
It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.