Albert Einstein
The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking...the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker.
Albert EinsteinThings should be made as simple as possible, but not any simpler.
Albert EinsteinA person starts to live when he can live outside himself.
Albert EinsteinIt was, of course, a lie what you read about my religious convictions, a lie which is being systematically repeated. I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly. If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.
Albert EinsteinOne 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 discovered facts.
Albert EinsteinWith the affairs of active human beings it is different. Here knowledge of truth alone does not suffice; on the contrary this knowledge must continually be renewed by ceaseless effort, if it is not to be lost. It resembles a statue of marble which stan ds in the desert and is continuously threatened with burial by the shifting sands. The hands of science must ever be at work in order that the marble column continue everlastingly to shine in the sun. To those serving hands mine also belong.
Albert EinsteinMy religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.
Albert EinsteinIt is best, it seems to me, to separate one's inner striving from one's trade as far as possible. It is not good when one's daily break is tied to God's special blessing.
Albert EinsteinYes, we have to divide up our time like that, between our politics and our equations. But to me our equations are far more important, for politics are only a matter of present concern. A mathematical equation stands forever.
Albert EinsteinAny man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.
Albert EinsteinThe search for truth is more precious than its possession.
Albert EinsteinThe truth of a theory is in your mind, not in your eyes.
Albert EinsteinI know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
Albert EinsteinGod reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists.
Albert EinsteinOnly a life lived for others is a life worth while.
Albert EinsteinAny intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex ... it takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction.
Albert EinsteinAs far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.
Albert EinsteinCommon sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen.
Albert EinsteinToo many of us look upon Americans as dollar chasers. This is a cruel libel, even if it is reiterated thoughtlessly by the Americans themselves.
Albert EinsteinOnly two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
Albert EinsteinInsanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert EinsteinA man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
Albert EinsteinAnger dwells only in the bosom of fools.
Albert EinsteinThe secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
Albert EinsteinThe ideals which have always shone before me and filled me with the joy of living are goodness, beauty, and truth. To make a goal of comfort or happiness has never appealed to me; a system of ethics built on this basis would be sufficient only for a herd of cattle.
Albert Einstein
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