“Although I am a typical loner in my daily life, my awareness of belonging to the invisible community of those who strive for truth, beauty, and justice has prevented me from feelings of isolation.”

German physicist, early 20th century. His theory of relativity reshaped modern science, offering groundbreaking explanations of space, time, and gravity. Beyond physics, his accessible writings and public advocacy championed reason, curiosity, and the ethical use of knowledge.