“What can the schools do to defend democracy? Should they preach a specific political doctrine? I believe they should not. If they are able to teach young people to have a critical mind and a socially oriented attitude, they will have done all that is necessary.”
This book provides a comprehensive yet accessible look at the scientific contributions of Albert Einstein, including his theories of relativity and the photoelectric effect. more
Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist, is renowned for his work on relativity and the photoelectric effect. His contributions revolutionized our understanding of the universe and had a profound impact on modern physics. more
“Science will stagnate if it is made to serve practical goals.”
“The most precious things in life are not those you get for money.”
“One must shy away from questionable undertakings, even when they bear a high-sounding name.”
“Love can consign us to hell or to paradise, but it always takes us somewhere.”
“Mysticism is in fact the only criticism people cannot level against my theory.”
“God gave me the stubbornness of a mule and a fairly keen scent.”