Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence.

Quote by Albert Einstein

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Not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence.

Not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence.

Nationalism is an infantile thing. It is the measles of mankind.

Nationalism is an infantile thing. It is the measles of mankind.

Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.

Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.

The process of scientific discovery is, in effect, a continual flight from wonder.

The process of scientific discovery is, in effect, a continual flight from wonder.

Let every man judge according to his own standards, by what he has himself read,...

Let every man judge according to his own standards, by what he has himself read,...

The human mind is not capable of grasping the Universe. We are like a little...

The human mind is not capable of grasping the Universe. We are like a little...

He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt....

He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt....

Before God we are equally wise and equally foolish.

Before God we are equally wise and equally foolish.

Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fueled by perpetually rejuvenated...

Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fueled by perpetually rejuvenated...

People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees results.

People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees results.

The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in...

The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in...

Personally, I experience the greatest degree of pleasure in having contact with works of art....

Personally, I experience the greatest degree of pleasure in having contact with works of art....

Curiosity has its own reason for existence.

Curiosity has its own reason for existence.

The world is a dangerous place. Not because of the people who are evil; but...

The world is a dangerous place. Not because of the people who are evil; but...

If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts.

If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts.

Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any...

Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any...

If A equals success, then the formula is: A=X+Y+Z. X is work. Y is play....

If A equals success, then the formula is: A=X+Y+Z. X is work. Y is play....

Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can...

Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can...

The weaker are always anxious for justice and equality. The strong pay no heed to...

The weaker are always anxious for justice and equality. The strong pay no heed to...

Never letting the competition define you. Instead, you have to define yourself based on a...

Never letting the competition define you. Instead, you have to define yourself based on a...