Today is a very special day for the world of science and mathematics. It marks both Albert Einstein’s birthday and Pi Day; the day that reflects the numerical mathematical constant, the ratio of a circle’s circumferences to its diameter, commonly approximated as 3.14159 – March (3), Day (14) Year (15) at 9:56AM 53 Seconds.(95653) reflecting 3.141592653!
Einstein was born in Germany on this day in 1879. And 137 years later, he’s still seen as one of the most brilliant minds in science — and among the most fascinating characters in history. We take a look at some of the greatest quotes from the acclaimed physicist:
– The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
– Any fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction.
– Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.
– Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
– The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.
– To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.
– It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
– Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
– Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.
– Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
– Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.
– The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
– We cannot solve problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Happy birthday, Einstein!
