Albert Einstein

Theoretical Physicist German-American 1879 – 1955

Developed the theory of relativity and fundamentally changed physics.

382 quotes

"I am convinced that He does not throw dice."
Faith
"Solitude is painful when one is young, but delightful when one is mature."
Solitude
"The intuition of intuitive knowing is the only guide to being."
"Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character."
Leadership
"If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts."
Truth
"We are slowed down by our passion for detail, for the minor incident, that we lose all sense of form and outline."
"I believe in intuition and inspiration."
Creativity
"The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education."
Education
"In a calm and untroubled moment, I think it is my duty to do what I can to ease the way for those who will come after me."
Gratitude
"Intellectual development is an important but insufficient condition for developing moral personality in the individual."
"He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead."
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing."
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."
Life
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Work
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited."
Imagination
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
Courage
"The person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."
Perseverance
"Strive not to be a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value."
Success
"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."
Wisdom
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."
Knowledge
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."
Motivation
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
Life
"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Courage
"The only real valuable thing is intuition."
Wisdom
"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things."
Happiness
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe."
Humor
"The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible."
Philosophy
"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."
Faith
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."
Creativity
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled."
Education