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1879–1955
Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a Jewish German theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest physicists of all time. Einstein is known for developing the theory of relativity, but he also made important contributions to the development of the theory of quantum mechanics and to Atomic Theory.
Also known as: Albert einstein, Einstein, Einstein's razor, Einstein, Albert, God doesn't play dice
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I very rarely think in words at all. A thought comes, and I may try to express it in words afterwards.
The Ultimate Quotable Einstein (2010)
It is important to understand that even in theory the payment of the worker is not determined by the value of his product.
Why Socialism? (1949)
It is a scale of proportions which makes the bad difficult and the good easy.
Whether you can observe a thing or not depends on the theory which you use. It is the theory which decides what can be observed.
A new idea comes suddenly and in a rather intuitive way. But intuition is nothing but the outcome of earlier intellectual experience.
In the temple of science are many mansions, and various indeed are they that dwell therein and the motives that have led them thither.
Principles of Research (1918)
Our entire much-praised technological progress, and civilization generally, could be compared to an axe in the hand of a pathological criminal.
Letter to Heinrich Zangger (1917)
There is not the slightest indication that [nuclear energy] will ever be obtainable. It would mean that the atom would have to be shattered at will.
Socialism is directed towards a social-ethical end.
Why Socialism? (1949)
Production is carried on for profit, not for use.
Why Socialism? (1949)
The theory says a lot, but does not really bring us any closer to the secret of the 'old one'. I, at any rate, am convinced that He does not throw dice.
Our situation on this earth seems strange.
My Credo (1932)
And yet such an attitude would be wrong.
The World As I See It (1949)
Combinatory play seems to be the essential feature in productive thought — before there is any connection with logical construction in words or other kinds of signs which can be communicated to others.
Ideas and Opinions (1954)
The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.
We owe a lot to the Indians who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.
[Words he used to refuse heart surgery the day before he passed away.]
Time has proved that illustrious tyrants are succeeded by scoundrels.
What I Believe (1930)
I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share; it is time to go. I will do it elegantly.
Sometimes one pays most for the things one gets for nothing.
Viereck interview (1929)
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