“There is far too great a disproportion between what one is and what others think one is, or at least what they say they think one is.”
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Albert Einstein
“How can cosmic religious feeling be communicated from one person to another, if it can give rise to no definite notion of a God and no theology? In my view, it is the most important function of art and science to awaken this feeling and keep it alive in those who are receptive to it.”
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Albert Einstein
“A man's actions are determined by necessity, external and internal.”
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Albert Einstein
“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
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Albert Einstein
“When the number of factors coming into play in a phenomenological complex is too large scientific method in most cases fails. One need only think of the weather, in which case the prediction even for a few days ahead is impossible.”
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Albert Einstein
“I am satisfied with the mystery of the eternity of life and with the awareness and a glimpse of the marvelous structure of the existing world, together with the devoted striving to comprehend a portion, be it ever so tiny, of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.”
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Albert Einstein
“The religion of the future will be cosmic religion. It will transcend personal God and avoid dogma and theology.”
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Albert Einstein
“Communities tend to be guided less than individuals by conscience and a sense of responsibility. How much misery does this fact cause mankind! It is the source of wars and every kind of oppression, which fill the earth with pain, sighs and bitterness.”
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Albert Einstein
“When a man is sufficiently motivated, discipline will take care of itself.”
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Albert Einstein
“The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge.”
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Albert Einstein
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
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Albert Einstein
“I was very pleased with your kind letter. Until now I never dreamed of being something like a hero. But since you've given me the nomination I feel that I am one.”
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Albert Einstein
