“Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one's living at it. One should earn one's living by work of which one is sure one is capable. Only when we do not have to be accountable to anybody can we find joy in scientific endeavor.”
Quote by Albert Einstein
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Albert Einstein, The Human Side: Glimpses from His Archives
Compiled from a selection of Einstein's correspondence and personal papers, the book provides a rare glimpse into the private side of a public figure. It includes insights into his relationships, his scientific musings, and his reflections on life and society, offering readers a more humanized perspective of the genius behind the theories of relativity. more
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