Albert Einstein
1879 – 1955
Albert Einstein (1879–1955) was a theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity and made foundational contributions to quantum mechanics. His famous equation E=mc² and his insights into the nature of time, space, and energy transformed our understanding of the universe. Beyond science, he was a vocal advocate for civil rights, pacifism, and world peace.
Key works: Relativity · The World as I See It · Einstein's Riddles
Top quotes by Albert Einstein
“A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?”
Read the full explanation →“Three great forces rule the world: stupidity, fear and greed.”
Read the full explanation →“We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality.”
Read the full explanation →“Never memorize something that you can look up.”
Read the full explanation →“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.”
Read the full explanation →“Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy.”
Read the full explanation →“Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.”
Read the full explanation →“It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.”
Read the full explanation →“Black holes are where God divided by zero.”
Read the full explanation →“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”
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