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I Recently Discussed With An Intelligent And Well-disposed Man The Threat Of Another War, Which In My Opinion Would Seriously Endanger The Existence Of Mankind, And I Remarked That Only A Supranational Organization Would Offer Protection From That Danger. Thereupon My Visitor, Very Calmly And Coolly, Said To Me: "why Are You So Deeply Opposed To The Disappearance Of The Human Race?".

-Albert Einstein

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I Recently Discussed With An Intelligent And Well-disposed Man The Threat Of Another War, Which In My Opinion Would Seriously Endanger The Existence Of Mankind, And I Remarked That Only A Supranational Organization Would Offer Protection From That Danger. Thereupon My Visitor, Very Calmly And Coolly, Said To Me: "why Are You So Deeply Opposed To The Disappearance Of The Human Race?".

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It Gives Me Great Pleasure Indeed To See The Stubbornness Of An Incorrigible Nonconformist Warmly Acclaimed.

For Me A Simple Message, To Think And Act With Courage, Independence And Imagination.

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I Myself Should Also Be Dead Already, But I Am Still Here.

If You Can't Explain It Simply, You Don't Understand It Well Enough.

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Please Explain The Problem To Me Slowly, As I Do Not Understand Things Quickly.

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Joy In Looking And Comprehending Is Nature's Most Beautiful Gift.

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The True Definition Of Madness Is Repeating The Same Action, Over And Over, Hoping For A Different Result.

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In The Middle Of Every Difficulty Lies Opportunity.

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Know Where To Find The Information And How To Use It - That's The Secret Of Success.

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