Albert Einstein Quotes

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I have become an evil renegade who does not wish physics to be used on probabilities.

Albert Einstein
It is difficult even to attach a precise meaning to the term "scientific truth." So different is the meaning of the word "truth" according to whether we are dealing with a fact of experience, a mathematical proposition or a scientific theory. "Religious truth" conveys nothing clear to me at all.

Albert Einstein
The idea of a Being who interferes with the sequence of events in the world is absolutely impossible

Albert Einstein
The desire for truth must take precedence over all other desires.

Albert Einstein
Michele [Besso] has left this strange world just before me. This is of no importance. For us convinced physicists the distinction between past, present and future is an illusion, although a persistent one.

Albert Einstein
The basis of all scientific work is the conviction that the world is an ordered and comprehensive entity, which is a religious sentiment. My religious feeling is a humble amazement at the order revealed in the small patch of reality to which our feeble intelligence is equal.

Albert Einstein
It is my inner conviction that the development of science seeks in the main to satisfy the longing for pure knowledge.

Albert Einstein
I never think of the future. It comes soon enough. When visiting the U.S. from Germany for a winter academic stay.

Albert Einstein
What I seek to accomplish is simply to serve with my feeble capacity truth and justice, at the risk of pleasing no one.

Albert Einstein
The strangest thing in all this medieval literature is the conviction that if there is a word there must also be a clear meaning behind it, and the only problem is to find out that meaning.

Albert Einstein
People will not disarm step by step; they will disarm at one blow or not at all.

Albert Einstein
The theoretical scientist is compelled in an increasing degree to be guided by purely mathematical, formal considerations in his search for a theory, because the physical experience of the experimenter cannot lift him into the regions of highest abstraction.

Albert Einstein
In the teaching of geography and history a sympathetic understanding (should) be fostered for the characteristics of the different peoples of the world, especially for those who we are in the habit of describing as "primitive.

Albert Einstein
If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects.

Albert Einstein
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.

Albert Einstein
That is the way to learn the most, that when you are doing something with such enjoyment that you don't notice that the time passes.

Albert Einstein
One ought to be ashamed to make use of the wonders of science embodied in a radio set, the while appreciating them as little as a cow appreciates the botanic marvels in the plants she munches.

Albert Einstein
We should be on our guard not to overestimate science and scientific methods when it is a question of human problems, and we should not assume that experts are the only ones who have the right to express themselves on questions affecting the organization of society.

Albert Einstein
Till now it was believed that time and space existed by themselves, even if there was nothing — no Sun, no Earth, no stars — while now we know that time and space are not the vessel for the Universe, but could not exist at all if there were no contents, namely, no Sun, no Earth, and other celestial bodies.

Albert Einstein
This must be changed, if only in America's own interest. The last war has shown that there are no longer any barriers between the continents and that the destinies of all countries are closely interwoven. The people of this country must realize that they have a great responsibility in the sphere of international politics. The part of passive spectator is unworthy of this country and is bound in the end to lead to disaster all round.

Albert Einstein
[Quantum theory] If this is correct, it signifies the end of physics as a science.

Albert Einstein
The Heisenberg-Bohr tranquilizing philosophy — or religion? — is so delicately contrived that, for the time being, it provides a gentle pillow for the true believer from which he cannot very easily be aroused. So let him lie there.

Albert Einstein
I still lose my temper dutifully about physics. But I no longer flap my wings — I only ruffle my feathers. The majority of fools remain invincible.

Albert Einstein
Ever since childhood I have scorned the commonplace limits so often set upon human ambition. Possessions, outward success, publicity, luxury - to me these have always been contemptible. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone; best both for the body and the mind

Albert Einstein
The first and most important necessity is the creation of a modus vivendi with the Arab people.

Albert Einstein
The scientist finds his reward in what Henri Poincare calls the joy of comprehension, and not in the possibilities of application to which any discovery of his may lead.

Albert Einstein
A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be...

Albert Einstein
I do know that kind fate allowed me to find a couple of nice ideas after many years of feverish labor.

Albert Einstein
One does people the best service by giving them some elevating work to do and thus indirectly elevating them.

Albert Einstein
I appeal to all men and women, whether they be eminent or humble, to declare that they will refuse to give any further assistance to war or the preparation of war.

Albert Einstein