Albert Einstein filmography

There is a race between mankind and the universe. Mankind is trying to build bigger, better, faster, Show more There is a race between mankind and the universe. Mankind is trying to build bigger, better, faster, and more foolproof machines. The universe is trying to build bigger, better, and faster fools. So far the universe is winning. Hide

Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will spend its life Show more Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will spend its life thinking its stupid. Hide

in "Life" magazine, 9 January 1950] The grand aim of all science is to cover the greatest number of Show more in "Life" magazine, 9 January 1950] The grand aim of all science is to cover the greatest number of empirical facts by logical deduction from the smallest number of hypotheses or axioms. Hide

If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?

The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with stic Show more I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. Hide

Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance. Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance.

When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come close to the conclusion that the gift of fan Show more When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come close to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge. Hide

[in 1932] There is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable. It woul Show more [in 1932] There is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable. It would mean that the atom would have to be shattered at will. Hide

[giving the most practical, understandable explanation of the Theory of Relativity; how time can exp Show more [giving the most practical, understandable explanation of the Theory of Relativity; how time can expand or contract] You spend 30 minutes with a beautiful girl, it seems like a moment. You spend a moment sitting on a hot stove, it seems like 30 minutes. Hide

[referring to Mohandas K. Gandhi after Gandhi's assassination] Generations to come, it may be, will Show more [referring to Mohandas K. Gandhi after Gandhi's assassination] Generations to come, it may be, will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth! Hide

The eternal mystery of the universe is its comprehensibility. The eternal mystery of the universe is its comprehensibility.

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.

The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children Show more The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives. Hide

The wireless telegraph is not difficult to understand. The ordinary telegraph is like a very long ca Show more The wireless telegraph is not difficult to understand. The ordinary telegraph is like a very long cat. You pull the tail in New York, and it meows in Los Angeles. The wireless is the same, only without the cat. Hide

As a young man, my fondest dream was to become a geographer. However, while working in the customs o Show more As a young man, my fondest dream was to become a geographer. However, while working in the customs office I thought deeply about the matter and concluded that it was far too difficult a subject. With some reluctance, I then turned to physics as a substitute. Hide

Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.

Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age 18. Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age 18.

If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough

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

[upon learning of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima] If I had only known, I would have been a watchmak Show more [upon learning of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima] If I had only known, I would have been a watchmaker! Hide

Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent People Ignore. Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent People Ignore.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. The important thing is not to stop questioning.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.

I made one great mistake in my life - when I signed the letter to [President Franklin D. Roosevelt] Show more I made one great mistake in my life - when I signed the letter to [President Franklin D. Roosevelt] recommending that atom bombs be made . . . but there was some justification: the danger that the Germans would make them. by Ted Morgan in the book "FDR", Simon & Schuster, 1985] Hide

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.

If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign? If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?

If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping you Show more If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut. Hide

If the idea is not at first absurd, then there is no hope for it. If the idea is not at first absurd, then there is no hope for it.

Before God, we are equally wise--equally foolish. Before God, we are equally wise--equally foolish.

The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as th Show more There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Hide

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.

I do not much believe in education. Each man ought to be his own model, however frightful that may b Show more I do not much believe in education. Each man ought to be his own model, however frightful that may be. Hide

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whol Show more Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. Hide

I am by heritage a Jew, by citizenship a Swiss, and by makeup a human being, and only a human being, Show more I am by heritage a Jew, by citizenship a Swiss, and by makeup a human being, and only a human being, without any special attachment to any state or national entity whatsoever. Hide

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

An empty stomach is not a good political adviser. An empty stomach is not a good political adviser.

I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth ti Show more I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right. Hide

God does not play dice with the universe. God does not play dice with the universe.

The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax. The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax.

Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school. Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school.

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

I assert that the cosmic religious experience is the strongest and the noblest driving force behind Show more I assert that the cosmic religious experience is the strongest and the noblest driving force behind scientific research. Hide

A photograph never grows old. You and I change, people change all through the months and years but a Show more A photograph never grows old. You and I change, people change all through the months and years but a photograph always remains the same. How nice to look at a photograph of mother or father taken many years ago. You see them as you remember them. But as people live on, they change completely. That is why I think a photograph can be kind. Hide

I am a deeply religious nonbeliever. This is a somewhat new kind of religion. I am a deeply religious nonbeliever. This is a somewhat new kind of religion.

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

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

Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind. Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.

Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughte Show more Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods. Hide