Steven

“I fully agree with you about the significance and educational value of methodology as well as history and philosophy of science. So many people today - and even professional scientists - seem to me like somebody who has seen thousands of trees but has never seen a forest. A knowledge of the historic and philosophical background gives that kind of independence from prejudices of his generation from which most scientists are suffering. This independence created by philosophical insight is - in my opinion - the mark of distinction between a mere artisan or specialist and a real seeker after truth.
[Correspondance to Robert Thorton in 1944]”
― Albert Einstein

“Three great forces rule the world: stupidity, fear and greed.”
― Albert Einstein

“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”
― Albert Einstein

“You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother.”
― Albert Einstein