One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike - and yet it is the most precious thing we have

Quote by Albert Einstein

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It is the theory that decides what can be observed

It is the theory that decides what can be observed

I do not know how the third world war will be fought, but I can...

I do not know how the third world war will be fought, but I can...

I would not think that philosophy and reason themselves will be man's guide in the...

I would not think that philosophy and reason themselves will be man's guide in the...

The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.

The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.

We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course,...

We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course,...

The idle man does not know what it is to enjoy rest.

The idle man does not know what it is to enjoy rest.

Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth...

Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth...

To make a goal of comfort or happiness has never appealed to me; a system...

To make a goal of comfort or happiness has never appealed to me; a system...

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...

The release of atomic energy has not created a new problem. It has merely made...

The release of atomic energy has not created a new problem. It has merely made...

The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new...

The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new...

He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as...

He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as...

It is the theory that decides what we can observe.

It is the theory that decides what we can observe.

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is...

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is...

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.

If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we...

If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we...

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name...

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name...

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.

Curiosity killed the cat because he wanted to know if it really had 9 lives.

Curiosity killed the cat because he wanted to know if it really had 9 lives.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.