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10 Albert Einstein Quotes on Creativity, Happiness, Success and More Learn from one of the smartest people in history.

By Rose Leadem

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Physicist Albert Einstein

Born in the late 19th century, German-born Albert Einstein is nothing short of a genius. As the "father of modern physics," many of history's accomplishments in mathematics and science can be attributed to the brilliant man. From the theory of relativity to his mass/energy formula E=mc2, Einstein made some of the most important discoveries of all time.

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The receiver of the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics and named Time's Person of the Century in 1999, Einstein's accomplishments are well-preserved. And today, his reputation as a genius lives on.

Check out these 10 Albert Einstein quotes on creativity, motivation and more.

On creativity

"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination." -- Albert Einstein

On motivation

"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things." -- Albert Einstein

On making mistakes

"A person who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." -- Albert Einstein

On problem-solving

"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them" -- Albert Einstein

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On mindset

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." -- Albert Einstein

On happiness

"A happy man is too satisfied with the present to dwell too much on the future." -- Albert Einstein

On leadership

"The leader is one who, out of the clutter, brings simplicity... Out of discord, harmony... And out of difficulty, opportunity." -- Albert Einstein

On empowerment

"The value of achievement lies in the achieving." -- Albert Einstein

On getting started

"You have to learn the rules of the game, and then, you have to play it better than anyone else." -- Albert Einstein

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On success

"Know where to find the information and how to use it. That's the secret of success." -- Albert Einstein

Rose Leadem is a freelance writer for Entrepreneur.com. 

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