A perfection of means, and confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem

Quote by Albert Einstein

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Example isn't another way to teach, it is the only way to teach.

Example isn't another way to teach, it is the only way to teach.

Isn't it strange that I who have written only unpopular books should be such a...

Isn't it strange that I who have written only unpopular books should be such a...

The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we...

The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we...

It stands to the everlasting credit of science that by acting on the human mind...

It stands to the everlasting credit of science that by acting on the human mind...

Before God we are equally wise and equally foolish.

Before God we are equally wise and equally foolish.

That deep emotional conviction of the presence of a superior reasoning power, which is revealed...

That deep emotional conviction of the presence of a superior reasoning power, which is revealed...

All true learning is experience, everything else is just information.

All true learning is experience, everything else is just information.

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.

If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.

If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.

One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against...

One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against...

Nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land...

Nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land...

A human being is part of a whole, called by us the Universe, a part...

A human being is part of a whole, called by us the Universe, a part...

Highly developed spirits often encounter resistance from mediocre minds.

Highly developed spirits often encounter resistance from mediocre minds.

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and Im not sure about the...

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and Im not sure about the...

Information is not knowledge.

Information is not knowledge.

The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.

The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.

I cannot conceive of a personal God who would directly influence the actions of individuals,...

I cannot conceive of a personal God who would directly influence the actions of individuals,...

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.

Life is a question asked by God about the way He exists.

Life is a question asked by God about the way He exists.

Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes.

Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes.