Quotable quotes: more Einstein
August 17, 2008 by Miki Saxon
Not only scientifically gifted, Einstein offered up wisdom on the human condition with the same brilliance he brought to his research.
“Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.” (Sounds like the basis of bigotry.)
“To punish me for my contempt of authority, Fate has made me an authority myself.” (Don’t you just hate having to eat your own words?)
“I am quite aware that for any organization to reach its goals, one man must do the thinking and directing and generally bear the responsibility. But the led must not be coerced; they must be able to choose their leader.“ (An attitude as far advanced for its time as relativity—still is.)
What’s your favorite Eisteinism?
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