All our lauded technological progress -- our very civilization - is like the axe in the hand of the pathological criminal.

Quote by Albert Einstein

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True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

I do not believe in the God of theology who rewards good and punishes evil.

I do not believe in the God of theology who rewards good and punishes evil.

The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is at all comprehensible.

The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is at all comprehensible.

An empty stomach is not a good political advisor

An empty stomach is not a good political advisor

To the Master's honor all must turn, each in its track, without a sound, forever...

To the Master's honor all must turn, each in its track, without a sound, forever...

The led must not be compelled, they must be able to choose their own leader

The led must not be compelled, they must be able to choose their own leader

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

All our lauded technological progress -- our very civilization - is like the axe in...

All our lauded technological progress -- our very civilization - is like the axe in...

For those who would joyously march in rank and file, they have already earned my...

For those who would joyously march in rank and file, they have already earned my...

If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think...

If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think...

Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.

Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.

Common sense is merely the deposit of prejudice laid down in the human mind before...

Common sense is merely the deposit of prejudice laid down in the human mind before...

Yes, we have to divide up our time like that, between our politics and our...

Yes, we have to divide up our time like that, between our politics and our...

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we...

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we...

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.

Intelligence makes clear to us the interrelationship of means and ends. But mere thinking cannot...

Intelligence makes clear to us the interrelationship of means and ends. But mere thinking cannot...

I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.

I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive.

Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible.

Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible.

Men do less than they ought, unless they do all they can.

Men do less than they ought, unless they do all they can.

Here lies a good fellow who spent his life while he had it.

Here lies a good fellow who spent his life while he had it.