Albert Einstein

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

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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation and is but a reflection of human frailty
I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind
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
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination
Human beings must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it
Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds
God does not play dice
God always takes the simplest way
Force always attracts men of low morality
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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
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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