791 – “The genuine scientist is not moved by praise or blame, nor does he preach. He unveils the universe and people come eagerly, without being pushed, to behold a new revelation: the order, the harmony, the magnificence of creation! And as man becomes conscious of the stupendous laws that govern the universe in perfect harmony, he begins to realize how small he is.”

–Albert Einstein

Quote Number:  640

Source: Hermanns, William. Einstein and the Poet: In Search of the Cosmic Man. Brookline, Massachusetts: Branden Press. 1983. Pg 66.

Source Notes: It is not clear if the author of Einstein and the Poet recorded Einstein’s words exactly, or used his memory to fill in notes he took during discussions.

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