14 private quotes tagged physicist

“Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.”

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“People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees results.” — Albert Einstein

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“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”

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“The important thing is not to stop questioning; curiosity has its own reason for existing.” — Albert Einstein

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“If I had more time, I would have written you a shorter letter.” — Blaise Pascal

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“Quiet people have the loudest minds.” — Stephen Hawking

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“The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.” — Albert Einstein

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“Curiosity is a delicate little plant which, aside from stimulation, is mainly in need of freedom.” — Albert Einstein

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“I, at any rate, am convinced that He does not throw dice.” — Albert Einstein

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“The formulation of a problem is often more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental skill.” — Albert Einstein

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“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction.” — Albert Einstein

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“One should not pursue goals that are easily achieved. One must develop an instinct for what one can just barely achieve through one's greatest efforts.” — Albert Einstein

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“When I examine myself and my methods of thought I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge.” — Albert Einstein

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“I like to think that the moon is there even if I am not looking at it.” — Albert Einstein

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