"Nothing happens until something moves. When something vibrates, the electrons of the entire universe resonate with it. Everything is connected."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via: Commonplace Book, 2024, 2025, p. 65.
"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
Source: Betty Edwards. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. New York: Tarcher Perigree, 2012, p. xv.
via: Sketchbook M 13, 2024, 2025, p. 11.
"Creativity involves the ability to synthesize. Einstein captured it nicely when he called his own work "combinatory play." It is a matter of sifting through data, perceptions and materials to come up with combinations that are new and useful."
–– Richard Florida (b. 1957), American urban studies theorist, author, and professor
Source: Richard Florida. The Rise of the Creative Class: and how it's transforming work, leisure, community and everyday life. New York: Basic Books, 2002; p. 31.
via Commonplace Book 2003-2004, 2003, p.45.
"I think 99 times and I find nothing. I stop thinking, swim in silence, and the truth comes to me."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
"Nothing happens until something moves."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via: Day In & Day Out Notebook, 2018, p. 26.
"The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via: Day In & Day Out Notebook, 2018, p. 25.
"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via 2020 Aboveground Art Supplies Knapsack Sketchbook, 2021, p. 6.
"Be a loner. That gives you time to wonder, to search for the truth. Have holy curiosity. Make your life worth living."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via: Sketchbook 26, 2022, p. 132.
"Everybody's a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it's stupid."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via: Sketchbook 28, 2016, p. 92.
"If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via: Sketchbook 26, 2022, p. 129.
"I lived in solitude in the country and noticed how the monotony of quiet life stimulates the creative mind."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via: Sketchbook 27, 2015, p. 150.
"I think 99 times and find nothing. I stop thinking, swim in silence, and the truth comes to me."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via: Artwork Archive on Instagram September 16, 2022
"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via: Sketchbook 11, 2010, p. 59
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via Sketchbook 4, 2008, p. 139
"Games are the most elevated form of investigation."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via Sketchbook #2, p. 21
"Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable for forming such opinions."
–– Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born American theoretical physicist
via Book of Commonplace 2005-2006, p. 183.
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| Einstein quote illustrated by Karen Thiessen with Razzle Dazzle pattern © Karen Thiessen, 2013 |
