Matter is Energy ... Energy is Light ... We are all Light Beings

[When asked "Dr. Einstein, why is it that when the mind of man has stretched so far as to discover the structure of the atom we have been unable to devise the political means to keep the atom from destroying us?"] That is simple, my friend. It is because politics is more difficult than physics.

The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share in this defense are the constitutional rights secure.

The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.

Dear Posterity, If you have not become more just, more peaceful, and in general more sensible... then may the Devil take you!

I am by heritage a Jew, by citizenship a Swiss, and by makeup a human being, and only a human being, without any special attachment to any state or national entity whatsoever.

Qualities I sought in a scientific theory were naturalness, inner perfection and logical simplicity from an aesthetic approach.