curiosity - quotes

Josh Billings (Henry Wheeler Shaw), 1818-1885

was an US Humorist

The thinner the ice, the more anxious is everyone to see whether it will bear.

Albert Einstein, 1879-1955

was an US (German-born) physicist

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 life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.

Albert Einstein, 1879-1955

was an US (German-born) physicist

It is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry.

( “Autobiographical Notes” )

Albert Einstein, 1879-1955

was an US (German-born) physicist

It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education.

Albert Einstein, 1879-1955

was an US (German-born) physicist

It is in fact nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curious of inquiry. It is a very grave mistake to think that the enjoyment of seeing and searching can be promoted by means of coercion and a sense of duty.