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Albert Einstein

It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education.

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The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of […] www.english-slang.com

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Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school. www.english-slang.com

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Albert Einstein

The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.