The foundation of morality should not be made dependent on myth nor tied to any authority lest doubt about the myth or about the legitimacy of the authority imperil the foundation of sound judgment and action.

Quote by Albert Einstein

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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...

Force always attracts men of low morality, and I believe it to be an invariable...

Force always attracts men of low morality, and I believe it to be an invariable...

A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no...

A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no...

As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain, and...

As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain, and...

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried something new.

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried something new.

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 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 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.

I never think of the future. It comes soon enough.

I never think of the future. It comes soon enough.

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

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

Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still...

Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still...

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.

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

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

I do not believe in immortality of the individual, and I consider ethics to be...

I do not believe in immortality of the individual, and I consider ethics to be...

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

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

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...

A religious person is devout in the sense that he has no doubt about the...

A religious person is devout in the sense that he has no doubt about the...

Life is short and if you're looking for extension, you had best do well. 'Cause...

Life is short and if you're looking for extension, you had best do well. 'Cause...

The Lord blesses you and keeps you; the Lord makes His face shines upon you...

The Lord blesses you and keeps you; the Lord makes His face shines upon you...