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“One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its propositions are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of all other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly discovered facts.”

Albert Einstein · Ideas and Opinions , 1954 · Primary source

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Ideas and Opinions

Essay collection · 1954

A collection of non-technical writings by Albert Einstein on science, religion, ethics, politics, pacifism and education, drawn from across his career.

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Marie Curie

Physicist and chemist · 1867-1934

Pioneering researcher on radioactivity who discovered polonium and radium and won two Nobel Prizes.

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