Albert Einstein

Germany
14 Mar 1879 // 18 Apr 1955
Physician / Philosopher

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Concern for man and his fate must always form the chief interest of all technical endeavors. Never forget this in the midst of your diagrams and equations.
Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen
Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish
As far as I'm concerned, I prefer silent vice to ostentatious virtue
Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either
Any fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction
Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools
An empty stomach is not a good political adviser
All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual
All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree
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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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