Albert Einstein Quotes About Quantum Mechanics
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If [quantum theory] is correct, it signifies the end of physics as a science.
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...the physicist cannot simply surrender to the philosopher the critical contemplation of the theoretical foundations; for, he himself knows best, and feels more surely where the shoe pinches...Physical conceptions are free creations of the human mind, and are not, however it may seem, uniquely determined by the external world.
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Quantum mechanics is certainly imposing. But an inner voice tells me that this is not yet the real thing. The theory says a lot, but does not bring us any closer to the secrets of the "Old One." I, at any rate, am convinced that He is not playing at dice.
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As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain, and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.
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One may say the eternal mystery of the world is its comprehensibility.
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When forced to summarize the general theory of relativity in one sentence: Time and space and gravitation have no separate existence from matter.
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Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen.
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God does not play dice [with the universe]. [Ger., Gott wurfelt nicht.]
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Albert Einstein
- Born: March 14, 1879
- Died: April 18, 1955
- Occupation: Theoretical Physicist