“The pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, an almost fanatical love of justice and the desire for personal independence—these are the features of the Jewish tradition which make me thank my stars that I belong to it.”
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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“The muses love the morning.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Without justice courage is weak.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“He that falls in love with himself, will have no rivals.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Where there is shouting, there is no true knowledge.”
— Leonardo da Vinci DisputedReligion Jewish Justice Knowledge Independence