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If Men As Individuals Surrender To The Call Of Their Elementary Instincts, Avoiding Pain And Seeking Satisfaction Only For Their Own Selves, The Result For Them All Taken Together Must Be A State Of Insecurity, Of Fear, And Of Promiscuous Misery.
-Albert Einstein
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If Men As Individuals

Albert Einstein
If Men As Individuals Surrender To The Call Of Their Elementary Instincts, Avoiding Pain And Seeking Satisfaction Only For Their Own Selves, The Result For Them All Taken Together Must Be A State Of Insecurity, Of Fear, And Of Promiscuous Misery.
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Kind
Very True
My Only Refuge, As A Serious Young Man, From The Despair Of My Financial Burden To My Family, Is That I Did Everything I Could To Never Permit Myself Any Amusements Or Diversions Except Those Afforded By My Studies.
Men
Despair
Serious
If This Being Is Omnipotent, Then Every Occurrence, Including Every Human Action, Every Human Thought, And Every Human Feeling And Aspiration Is Also His Work; How Is It Possible To Think Of Holding Men Responsible For Their Deeds And Thoughts Before Such An Almighty Being? In Giving Out Punishment And Rewards He Would To A Certain Extent Be Passing Judgment On Himself. How Can This Be Combined With The Goodness And Righteousness Ascribed To Him?
Men
Thinking
Giving
Anti-semitism Is Nothing But The Antagonistic Attitude Produced In The Non-jew By The Jewish Group. This Is A Normal Social Reaction. The Jewish Group Has Thrived On Oppression And On The Antagonism It Has Forever Met In The World... The Root Cause Is Their Use Of Enemies They Create In Order To Keep Solidarity.
Attitude
Order
Roots
When A Man Is Sufficiently Motivated, Discipline Will Take Care Of Itself.
Men
Discipline
Care
No Matter How We May Single Out A Complex From Nature...its Theoretical Treatment Will Never Prove To Be Ultimately Conclusive... I Believe That This Process Of Deepening Of Theory Has No Limits.
Believe
May
Matter
The Release Of Atomic Energy Has Not Created A New Problem. It Has Merely Made More Urgent The Necessity Of Solving An Existing One.
Funny
Peace
Military
Make A Lot Of Walks To Get Healthy And Don't Read That Much But Save Yourself Some Until You're Grown Up.
Healthy
Walks
Save Yourself
Creativity Is Intelligence Having Fun.
Inspirational
Life
Beautiful
An Autocratic System Of Coercion, In My Opinion, Soon Degenerates. For Force Always Attracts Men Of Low Morality, And I Believe It To Be An Invariable Rule That Tyrants Of Genius Are Succeeded By Scoundrels. For This Reason I Have Always Been Passionately Opposed To Systems Such As We See In Italy And Russia To-day.
Believe
Men
Tyrants
Those Who Believe That Politics And Religion Do Not Mix, Understand Neither.
Believe
Religion And Politics
On Quantum Theory I Use Up More Brain Grease (rough Translation Of German Idiom) Than On Relativity.
Grease
Brain
Use
The Problems Of Today Can Only Be Solved At A Higher Level Of Thinking Than That Which Created Them
Thinking
Levels
Today
Hunger, Love, Pain, Fear Are Some Of Those Inner Forces Which Rule The Individual's Instinct For Self Preservation.
Love
Pain
Self
The Fairest Thing We Can Experience Is The Mysterious. It Is The Fundamental Emotion That Stands At The Cradle Of True Art And True Science. It Is The Source Of All True Art And Science. He Who Knows It Not And Can No Longer Wonder, No Longer Feel Amazement, Is As Good As Dead, A Snuffed-out Candle.
Life
Art
Fundamentals
The Important Things Are Always Simple.
Wisdom
Simple
Important
In Talking About Human Rights Today, We Are Referring Primarily To The Following Demands: Protection Of The Individual Against Arbitrary Infringement By Other Individuals Or By The Government; The Right To Work And To Adequate Earnings From Work; Freedom Of Discussion And Teaching; Adequate Participation Of The Individual In The Formation Of His Government. These Human Rights Are Nowadays Recognised Theoretically, Although, By Abundant Use Of Formalistic, Legal Manoeuvres, They Are Being Violated To A Much Greater Extent Than Even A Generation Ago.
Teaching
Government
Talking
Dear Posterity, If You Have Not Become More Just, More Peaceful, And In General More Sensible... Then May The Devil Take You!
Peaceful
Devil
May
So Would A Being, Endowed With Higher Insight And More Perfect Intelligence, Watching Man And His Doings, Smile About Man's Illusion That He Was Acting According To His Own Free Will.
Men
Perfect
Acting
A Single Bomb Of This Type, Carried By Boat And Exploded In A Port, Might Very Well Destroy The Whole Port, Together With Some Of The Surrounding Territory.
Together
Bombs
Politics
Be A Loner. That Gives You Time To Wonder.
Being Yourself
Giving
Loner
In The Temple Of Science Are Many Mansions, And Various Indeed Are They That Dwell Therein And The Motives That Have Led Them Thither. Many Take To Science Out Of A Joyful Sense Of Superior Intellectual Power; Science Is Their Own Special Sport To Which They Look For Vivid Experience And The Satisfaction Of Ambition; Many Others Are To Be Found In The Temple Who Have Offered The Products Of Their Brains On This Altar For Purely Utilitarian Purposes.
Sports
Ambition
Intellectual
A Man Must Learn To Understand The Motives Of Human Beings, Their Illusions, And Their Sufferings.
Memorable
Men
Suffering
Belief In An External World Independent Of The Perceiving Subject Is The Basis Of All Natural Science.
Memorable
Independent
World
I Cannot Accept Any Concept Of God Based On The Fear Of Life Or The Fear Of Death, Or Blind Faith. I Cannot Prove To You That There Is No Personal God, But If I Were To Speak Of Him I Would Be A Liar.
Liars
Would Be
Speak
Teaching Should Be Such That What Is Offered Is Perceived As A Valuable Gift And Not As A Hard Duty.
Teacher
Educational
Teaching
A Great Thought Begins By Seeing Something Differently, With A Shift Of The Mind's Eye.
Eye
Mind
Seeing
Wisdom Is Not A Product Of Schooling But Of The Lifelong Attempt To Acquire It.
Motivational
Success
Education
If You Want Your Children To Be Smart, Tell Them Stories. If You Want Them To Be Really Smart, Tell Them More Stories. If You Want Your Children To Be Brilliant, Tell Them Even More Stories.
Children
Smart
Stories
If One Studies Too Zealously, One Easily Loses His Pants.
Funny
Witty
Pants
The Work On Satisfactory Formulation Of Technical Patents Was A True Blessing For Me. It Compelled Me To Be Many-sided In Thought, And Also Offered Important Stimulation For Thought About Physics. Following A Practical Profession Is A Blessing For People Of My Type. Because The Academic Career Puts A Young Person In A Sort Of Compulsory Situation To Produce Scientific Papers In Impressive Quantity, A Temptation To Superficiality Arises That Only Strong Characters Are Able To Resist.
Blessing
Thinking
Temptation
Common Sense Consists Of Those Layers Of Prejudice Laid Down Before The Age Of 18.
Common Sense
Age
Prejudice
When You Examine The Lives Of The Most Influential People Who Have Ever Walked Among Us, You Discover One Thread That Winds Through Them All. They Have Been Aligned First With Their Spiritual Nature And Only Then With Their Physical Selves.
Spiritual
Self
Wind
Every Reminiscence Is Colored By The Way Things Are Today, And Therefore By A Delusive Point Of View.
Views
Today
Way
If There Is No Price To Be Paid, It Is Also Not Of Value.
Paid
Ifs
Values
Things You Can Get Access To, You Should Never Memorize.
Should
Access
The Most Incomprehensible Thing About The World Is That It Is Comprehensible.
Love
Inspirational
Life
The Trite Objects Of Human Efforts-possessions, Superficial Success, Luxury-have Always Seemed Contemptible To Me.
Luxury
Effort
Superficial
The Height Of Stupidity Is Most Clearly Demonstrated By The Individual Who Ridicules Something He Knows Nothing About.
Stupid
Height
Individual
But Could Not Our Situation Be Compared To One Of A Menacing Epidemic? People Are Unable To View This Situation In Its True Light, For Their Eyes Are Blinded By Passion. General Fear And Anxiety Create Hatred And Aggressiveness. The Adaptation To Warlike Aims And Activities Has Corrupted The Mentality Of Man; As A Result, Intelligent, Objective And Humane Thinking Has Hardly Any Effect And Is Even Suspected And Persecuted As Unpatriotic.
Passion
Eye
Intelligent
Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.


2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.


2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.


2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.


3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.


3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.


3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.



4. Proper Usage of Quotes


4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.


4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.


4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).


5. Common Mistakes to Avoid


5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.


5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.


5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.



6. Quotes in Different Contexts


6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.


6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.


6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.



7. Punctuation and Formatting


Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:


Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.


Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.


Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.



8. Ethical Considerations


Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes


Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.



Conclusion


Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.


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