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

—Albert Einstein

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Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist best known for developing the theory of relativity. Einstein also made important contributions to quantum theory. His mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2, which arises from special relativity, has been called "the world's most famous equation"....

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It is the duty of every citizen according to his best capacities to give validity to his convictions in political affairs.

—Albert Einstein

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

—Albert Einstein

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

—Albert Einstein

Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.

—Albert Einstein

Too many of us look upon Americans as dollar chasers. This is a cruel libel, even if it is reiterated thoughtlessly by the Americans themselves.

—Albert Einstein

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Facts are stupid things.

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Give the people a new word and they think they have a new fact.

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Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are.

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