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Albert Einstein

physicist and 1922 Nobel prize winner; b. 1879; d. 1955

Aphorisms Attributed to This Aphorist

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I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.

Albert Einstein, in Wisdom and Ignorance

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As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain, and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.

Albert Einstein, in Science and Religion

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Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Albert Einstein, in Science and Religion and Success and Failure

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Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.

Albert Einstein, in Work and Recreation

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

Albert Einstein, in Altruism and Cynicism

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Before God we are all equally wise -- and equally foolish.

Albert Einstein, in Wisdom and Ignorance