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There Lies The Weaknesss Of Positivists And Professional Atheists Who Are Elated Because They Feel That They Have Not Only Successfully Rid The World Of Gods But "bared The Miracles." (that Is, Explained The Miracles. - Ed.) Oddly Enough, We Must Be Satisfied To Acknowledge The "miracle" Without There Being Any Legitimate Way For Us To Approach It . I Am Forced To Add That Just To Keep You From Thinking That -weakened By Age-i Have Fallen Prey To The Clergy.
-Albert Einstein
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There Lies The Weaknesss

Albert Einstein
There Lies The Weaknesss Of Positivists And Professional Atheists Who Are Elated Because They Feel That They Have Not Only Successfully Rid The World Of Gods But "bared The Miracles." (that Is, Explained The Miracles. - Ed.) Oddly Enough, We Must Be Satisfied To Acknowledge The "miracle" Without There Being Any Legitimate Way For Us To Approach It . I Am Forced To Add That Just To Keep You From Thinking That -weakened By Age-i Have Fallen Prey To The Clergy.
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Problem
Solve
I Know Very Well That Many Scientists Consider Dowsing As They Do Astrology, As A Type Of Ancient Superstition. According To My Conviction This Is, Unjustified. The Dowsing Rod Is A Simple Instrument Which Shows The Uncanny Reaction Of The Human Nervous System To Certain Factors Which Are Unknown To Us At This Time.
Simple
Astrology
Superstitions
I Was Very Pleased With Your Kind Letter. Until Now I Never Dreamed Of Being Something Like A Hero. But Since You've Given Me The Nomination I Feel That I Am One.
Hero
Letters
Nominations
Children Don’t Heed The Life Experiences Of Their Parents, And Nations Ignore History. Bad Lessons Always Have To Be Learned Anew.
Children
Memorable
Parent
Creating A New Theory Is Not Like Destroying An Old Barn And Erecting A Skyscraper In Its Place. It Is Rather Like Climbing A Mountain, Gaining New And Wider Views, Discovering Unexpected Connections Between Our Starting Points And Its Rich Environment. But The Point From Which We Started Out Still Exists And Can Be Seen, Although It Appears Smaller And Forms A Tiny Part Of Our Broad View Gained By The Mastery Of The Obstacles On Our Adventurous Way Up.
Education
Science
Climbing
Do You Really Believe That The Moon Isn’t There When Nobody Looks?
Believe
Moon
Looks
Body And Soul Are Not Two Different Things, But Only Two Different Ways Of Perceiving The Same Thing. Similarly, Physics And Psychology Are Only Different Attempts To Link Our Experiences Together By Way Of Systematic Thought.
Two
Psychology
Soul
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
Learning Is The Beginning Of Wealth. Searching And Learning Is Where The Miracle Process All Begins. The Great Breakthrough In Your Life Comes When You Realize It That You Can Learn Anything You Need To Learn To Accomplish Any Goal That You Set For Yourself. This Means There Are No Limits On What You Can Be, Have Or Do.
Mean
Goal
Miracle
Qualities I Sought In A Scientific Theory Were Naturalness, Inner Perfection And Logical Simplicity From An Aesthetic Approach.
Perfection
Simplicity
Quality
My Internal And External Life Depend So Much On The Work Of Others That I Must Make An Extreme Effort To Give As Much As I Receive.
Life
Hard Work
Science
If I Give You A Pfennig, You Will Be One Pfennig Richer And I'll Be One Pfennig Poorer. But If I Give You An Idea, You Will Have A New Idea, But I Shall Still Have It Too.
Ideas
Giving
Stills
If You Want The Answer To Anything, Go Sit In Nature For Awhile
Anything Goes
Answers
Want
I See My Life In Terms Of Music.
Inspirational
Music
Spiritual
One Lives One's Life Under Constant Tension, Until It's Time To Go For Good
Tension
Constant
I Want To Be Cremated So People Won't Come To Worship At My Bones.
Death
People
Want
Smoke Like A Chimney, Work Like A Horse, Eat Without Thinking, Go For A Walk Only In Really Pleasant Company.
Horse
Thinking
Chimneys
There Is No Place In This New Kind Of Physics Both For The Field And Matter, For The Field Is The Only Reality.
Reality
Matter
Fields
If A Theory Can Not Be Explained To A Child, Then The Theory Is Probably Worthless.
Children
Theory
Can Not
I Learned Many Years Ago Never To Waste Time Trying To Convince My Colleagues.
Years
Trying
Statistics
In A Healthy Nation There Is A Kind Of Dramatic Balance Between The Will Of The People And The Government, Which Prevents Its Degeneration Into Tyranny.
Government
People
Healthy
A Photograph Never Grows Old. You And I Change, People Change All Through The Months And Years But A Photograph Always Remains The Same. How Nice To Look At A Photograph Of Mother Or Father Taken Many Years Ago. You See Them As You Remember Them. But As People Live On, They Change Completely. That Is Why I Think A Photograph Can Be Kind.
Inspirational
Change
Wise
The Place Of The Expert Is On Tap Not On Top.
Experts
The Jewish Scriptures Admirably Illustrate The Development From The Religion Of Fear To Moral Religion, A Development Continued In The New Testament. The Religions Of All Civilized Peoples, Especially The Peoples Of The Orient, Are Primarily Moral Religions.
Development
Scripture
Moral
Nature Hides Her Secrets Because Of Her Essential Loftiness, But Not By Means Of Ruse.
Nature
Mean
Math
What Is Inconceivable About The Universe Is That It Is At All Conceivable.
Ability
Universe
The Horizon Of Many People Is A Circle With A Radius Of Zero. They Call This Their Point Of View.
Inspirational
Zero
Views
At The Same Time, As Social Beings, We Are Moved In The Relations With Our Fellow Beings By Such Feelings As Sympathy, Pride, Hate, Need For Power, Pity, And So On.
Sympathy
Time
Hate
I Am A Determinist. As Such, I Do Not Believe In Free Will...practically, I Am, Nevertheless, Compelled To Act As If Freedom Of The Will Existed. If I Wish To Live In A Civilized Community, I Must Act As If Man Is A Responsible Being.
Believe
Men
Community
External Conditions Can, To A Certain Extent, Reduce, But Never Cancel Individual Repsonsibility.
Individual
Certain
Conditions
Those Who Believe That Politics And Religion Do Not Mix, Understand Neither.
Believe
Religion And Politics
He Who Finds A Thought That Lets Us A Little Deeper Into The Eternal Mystery Of Nature Has Been Granted Great Peace.
Nature
Littles
Mystery
Out Of Complexity, Find Simplicity!
Simplicity
Complexity
Only Morality In Our Actions Can Give Beauty And Dignity To Life.
Giving
Our Actions
Ethics And Morals
Memory Is Deceptive Because It Is Colored By Today's Events.
Love
Inspirational
Life
Coincidences Are God's Way Of Staying Anonymous.
Way
Coincidence
Staying
The Scientist's Religious Feeling Takes The Form Of A Rapturous Amazement At The Harmony Of Natural Law, Which Reveals An Intelligence Of Such Superiority That, Compared With It, All The Systematic Thinking And Acting Of Human Beings Is Utterly Insignificant Reflection. This Feeling Is The Guiding Principle Of His Life And Work, In So Far As He Succeeds In Keeping Himself From The Shackles Of Selfish Desire. It Is Beyond Question Closely Akin To That Which Has Possessed The Religious Geniuses Of All Ages.
Religious
Selfish
Reflection
Science Is A Wonderful Thing If One Does Not Have To Earn One's Living At It.
Inspirational
Life
Motivational
The Trouble With The Younger Generation Is That They Don't Stay Young For Very Long.
Long
Generations
Trouble
The Field Is The Sole Influence Of The Particle.
Mind Your Own Business
Fields
Influence
Never Regard Study As A Duty, But As The Enviable Opportunity To Learn
Opportunity
Opportunities To Learn
Study
To Invent Something, All You Need Is Imagination And A Big Pile Of Junk.
Imagination
Junk
Needs
[when Asked "dr. Einstein, Why Is It That When The Mind Of Man Has Stretched So Far As To Discover The Structure Of The Atom We Have Been Unable To Devise The Political Means To Keep The Atom From Destroying Us?"] That Is Simple, My Friend. It Is Because Politics Is More Difficult Than Physics.
Mean
Science
Men
It Is A Precarious Undertaking To Say Anything Reliable About Aims And Intentions.
Say Anything
Statistics
Intention
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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