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“One of the things I learned, one of the strangest things, is how to think. There was nothing else to do. I couldn't see people, or go for a walk in the forest. All I had was my head and my books, and I thought a lot.”

Quote by Abraham Pais

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Abraham Pais was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and the study of Einstein. His research involved quantum field theory, particle physics, and cosmology among other fields. more

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