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Albert Einstein

As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain, as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.

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Mathematics and reality

As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality. www.english-slang.com

Albert Einstein

In so far as the statements of geometry speak about reality, they are not certain, and in so far as they are certain, they do not speak about reality. www.english-slang.com

Albert Einstein

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. www.english-slang.com

Albert Einstein

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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