"The theory of relativity occurred to me by intuition, and music is the driving force behind this intuition."—Albert Einstein Albert Einstein is widely known for his prolific achievements in physics.
But few people know he attributes his creative breakthroughs in the sciences to his passion for music. While not regarded as a polymath of the same stature as the epitome of the Renaissance Man—Leonardo Da Vinci, Einstein's musical avocation may be credited for his ground-breaking scientific innovations.
Beyond Einstein, many of the most revolutionary thinkers in the sciences, humanities, and arts had multiple hobbies. Within the sciences, significant correlations exist between scientific eminence and adult avocations, with painting and drawing
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