Student: Dr. Einstein, Aren't these the same questions as last year's [physics] final exam? Dr. Einstein: Yes; But this year the answers are different.

It is only to the individual that a soul is given. And the high destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule, or to impose himself in any other way.

What is this frog and mouse battle among the mathematicians?

One should not pursue goals that are easily achieved. One must develop an instinct for what one can just barely achieve through one’s greatest efforts.

Each of us visits this Earth involuntarily, and without an invitation. For me, it is enough to wonder at the secrets.

It is not so important where one settles down. The best thing is to follow your instincts without too much reflection.

We must dedicate our lives to drying up the source of war: ammunition factories.