Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.

—Albert Einstein

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

—Albert Einstein

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

More quotations tagged with “freedom”

Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.

—Alan Dean Foster

I don't believe in total freedom for the artist. Left on his own, free to do anything he likes, the artist ends up doing nothing at all. If there's one thing that's dangerous for an artist, it's precisely this question of total freedom, waiting for inspiration and all the rest of it.

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Old age, calm, expanded, broad with the haughty breadth of the universe, old age flowing free with the delicious near-by freedom of death.

—Edith Wharton

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Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty.

—Frank Herbert

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Just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.

—Hans Christian Andersen

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