Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

German-born theoretical physicist. Developed the general theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics). Was a big influence in the philosophy of science. Best known in popular culture for his mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2. Received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect, a pivotal step in the evolution of quantum theory.

Imagination and knowledge

Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, givin birth to evolution.

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