Albert Einstein
Germany
14 Mar 1879 // 18 Apr 1955
Physician / Philosopher
14 Mar 1879 // 18 Apr 1955
Physician / Philosopher
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A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?
A finely tempered nature longs to escape from the personal life into the world of objective perception and thought
When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking
Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character
We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality
We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive
We cannot despair of humanity, since we ourselves are human beings
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth
True religion is real living; living with all one's soul, with all one's goodness and righteousness
True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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