“The belief in an external world independent of the perceiving subject is the basis of all natural science.”
Albert Einstein
Ideas and Opinions (Primary source)
This book is a collection of essays, speeches, and reflections by Albert Einstein, offering insights into his views on science, philosophy, politics, religion, and society.
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“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.”
— Albert Einstein Primary source“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
— Albert Einstein Secondary source“Education is that which remains, if one has forgotten everything he learned in school.”
— Albert Einstein Primary source“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”
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“All our science lacks a human side.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson Primary source“Success is the most convincing talker in the world.”
— Napoleon Bonaparte Disputed“If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.”
— John F. Kennedy Primary source“What is the hardest task in the world? To think.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson Primary source