The best that Gauss has given us was likewise an exclusive production. If he had not created his geometry of surfaces, which served Riemann as a basis, it is scarcely conceivable that anyone else would have discovered it. I do not hesitate to confess that to a certain extent a similar pleasure may be found by absorbing ourselves in questions of pure geometry.
Albert EinsteinThe solitude and peace of mind are serving me quite well, not the least of which is due to the excellent and truly enjoyable relationship with my cousin; its stability will be guaranteed by the avoidance of marriage.
Albert EinsteinNo amount of experimentation can ever prove me right; a single experiment can prove me wrong.
Albert EinsteinCommon sense is nothing more than a deposit of prejudices laid down by the mind before you reach eighteen.
Albert Einstein