... knowledge must continually be renewed by ceaseless effort, if it is not to be lost. It resembles a statue of marble which stands in the desert and is continually threatened with burial by the shifting sand. The hands of service must ever be at work, in order that the marble continue to lastingly shine in the sun. To these serving hands mine shall also belong.
Albert EinsteinOur defense is not in our armaments, nor in science, nor in going underground. Our defense is in law and order.
Albert EinsteinThe difference between what the most and the least learned people know is inexpressibly trivial in relation to that which is unknown.
Albert EinsteinOne can only continue to expect to be read if one omits everything that is unimportant.
Albert EinsteinIf this being is omnipotent, then every occurrence, including every human action, every human thought, and every human feeling and aspiration is also His work; how is it possible to think of holding men responsible for their deeds and thoughts before such an almighty Being? In giving out punishment and rewards He would to a certain extent be passing judgment on Himself. How can this be combined with the goodness and righteousness ascribed to Him?
Albert Einstein