“Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence”

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.