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When Men Are Engaged In War And Conquest, The Tools Of Science Become As Dangerous As A Razor In The Hands Of A Child Of Three. We Must Not Condemn Man Because His Inventiveness And Patient Conquest Of The Forces Of Nature Are Being Exploited For False And Destructive Purposes. Rather, We Should Remember That The Fate Of Mankind Hinges Entirely Upon Man’s Moral Development.
-Albert Einstein
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When Men Are Engaged

Albert Einstein
When Men Are Engaged In War And Conquest, The Tools Of Science Become As Dangerous As A Razor In The Hands Of A Child Of Three. We Must Not Condemn Man Because His Inventiveness And Patient Conquest Of The Forces Of Nature Are Being Exploited For False And Destructive Purposes. Rather, We Should Remember That The Fate Of Mankind Hinges Entirely Upon Man’s Moral Development.
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Stubborn
Physics
By An Application Of The Theory Of Relativity To The Taste Of Readers, Today In Germany I Am Called A German Man Of Science, And In England I Am Represented As A Swiss Jew. If I Come To Be Represented As A Bête Noire, The Descriptions Will Be Reversed, And I Shall Become A Swiss Jew For The Germans And A German Man Of Science For The English!
Science
Men
Germany
New Frameworks Are Like Climbing A Mountain - The Larger View Encompasses Rather Than Rejects The More Restricted View.
Climbing
Views
Vision
...behind All The Discernible Laws And Connections, There Remains Something Subtle, Intangible And Inexplicable.
Memorable
Law
Connections
The Dog Is Very Smart. He Feels Sorry For Me Because I Receive So Much Mail; That's Why He Tries To Bite The Mailman.
Funny
Dog
Sorry
It Is The Theory Which Decides What We Can Observe
Science
Theory
I Think 99 Times And Find Nothing. I Stop Thinking, Swim In The Silence, And The Truth Comes To Me.
Thinking
Silence
Swim
To Be Sure, It Is Not The Fruits Of Scientific Research That Elevate A Man And Enrich His Nature, But The Urge To Understand, The Intellectual Work, Creative Or Receptive.
Nature
Science
Men
I Never Allow Myself To Become Discouraged Under Any Circumstances. The Three Great Essentials To Achieve Anything Worthwhile Are First, Hard Work, Second, Stick-to-ittiveness, Third, Common Sense.
Inspirational
Children
Hard Work
Nothing Causes More Consternation In A Group Of Hypocrits Than One Honest Man.
Men
Groups
Causes
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
When U Knw Ur Limits U Go Byond Them
Limits
The Devil Craps On The Big Pile
Devil
Bigs
Crap
Mankind Must Give Up War In The Atomic Era. What Is At Stake Is The Life Or Death Of Humanity.
Peace
Giving Up
War
He Who Can No Longer Pause To Wonder And Stand Rapt In Awe, Is As Good As Dead; His Eyes Are Closed.
Inspirational
Philosophical
Eye
We Are All Life Trying To Live, Among Other Life Trying To Live.
Inspirational
Spiritual
Trying
Everyday Is An Oportunity To Make A New Happy Ending.
Everyday
Happy Endings
When Albert Einstein Was Asked What He Would Really Like To Know About The Universe He Replied,'is It Friendly?
Friendly
Knows
Universe
If I Would Follow Your Advice And Jesus Could Perceive It, He, As A Jewish Teacher, Surely Would Not Approve Of Such Behavior.
Teacher
Jesus
Advice
My Position Concerning God Is That Of An Agnostic.
Religion
Agnostic
Reward And Punishment
God Is Subtle But He Is Not Malicious.
Life
Motivational
Math
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
I No Longer Believed In The Known God Of The Bible, But Rather In The Mysterious God Expressed In Nature.
Mysterious
Known
Through The Release Of Atomic Energy, Our Generation Has Brought Into The World The Most Revolutionary Force Since Prehistoric Man's Discovery Of Fire. This Basic Force Of The Universe Cannot Be Fitted Into The Outmoded Concept Of Narrow Nationalisms.
Men
Fire
Our Generation
What I'm Really Interested In Is Whether God Could Have Made The World In A Different Way; That Is, Whether The Necessity Of Logical Simplicity Leaves Any Freedom At All.
God
Simplicity
Different
Go Out As Far As You Can Go And Start From There
Had I Known That The Germans Would Not Succeed In Producing An Atomic Bomb, I Would Not Have Lifted A Finger.
Bombs
Succeed
Atomic Bomb
The Creative Principle [of Science] Resides In Mathematics.
Creative
Principles
Mathematics
The World As We Have Created It Is A Process Of Our Thinking. It Cannot Be Changed Without Changing Our Thinking.
Inspirational
Change
Powerful
You Can't Blame Gravity For Falling In Love.
Love
Fall
Blame Someone
If You Can't Explain Something Simply, You Don't Know Enough About It.
Simply You
Enough
Knows
We Are All Very Ignorant. What Happens Is That Not All Ignore The Same Things.
Ignorant
Happens
The Most Superior Of Scientific Goals Is To Embrace A Maximum Of Experiment With A Minimum Of Hypotheses.
Goal
Embrace
Hypothesis
This Is What The Painter, The Poet, The Speculative Philosopher, And The Natural Scientists Do, Each In His Own Fashion.
Fashion
Pain
Philosopher
[there Is] A Duty In Refusing To Cooperate In Any Undertaking That Violates The Constitutional Rights Of The Individual. This Holds In Particular For All Inquisitions That Are Concerned With The Private Life And The Political Affiliations Of The Citizens.
War
Rights
Political
We Still Do Not Know One Thousandth Of One Percent Of What Nature Has Revealed To Us.
Nature
Imagination
Environment
I Believe That I Have Really Found The Relationship Between Gravitation And Electricity, Assuming That The Miller Experiments Are Based On A Fundamental Error. Otherwise, The Whole Relativity Theory Collapses Like A House Of Cards.
Believe
Errors
House Of Cards
People Like Us, Who Believe In Physics, Know That The Distinction Between Past, Present, And Future Is Only A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion.
Witty
Attitude
Freedom
We Must Begin To Inculcate Our Children Against Militarism By Educating Them In The Spirit Of Pacifism. Our Schoolbooks Glorify War And Conceal It's Horror. I Would Teach Peace Rather Than War.
Education
Peace
Children
I Do Not Believe In The God Of Theology Who Rewards Good And Punishes Evil. My God Created Laws That Take Care Of That. His Universe Is Not Ruled By Wishful Thinking, But By Immutable Laws.
Fear
Believe
Thinking
Only Morality In Our Actions Can Give Beauty And Dignity To Life.
Giving
Our Actions
Ethics And Morals
From The Standpoint Of Daily Life, However, There Is One Thing We Do Know: That We Are Here For The Sake Of Each Other - Above All For Those Upon Whose Smile And Well-being Our Own Happiness Depends, And Also For The Countless Unknown Souls With Whose Fate We Are Connected By A Bond Of Sympathy. Many Times A Day I Realize How Much My Own Outer And Inner Life Is Built Upon The Labors Of My Fellow Men, Both Living And Dead, And How Earnestly I Must Exert Myself In Order To Give In Return As Much As I Have Received.
Inspirational
Life
Smile
The State Was Made For Man, Not Man For State.
Men
States
Made
The Leader Is One Who, Out Of The Clutter, Brings Simplicity... Out Of Discord, Harmony... And Out Of Difficulty, Opportunity.
Opportunity
Simplicity
Leader
What Good Is A Reputation Not Put To Good Use.
Use
Reputation
Out Of Complexity, Find Simplicity!
Simplicity
Complexity
Teaching Should Be Such That What Is Offered Is Perceived As A Valuable Gift And Not As A Hard Duty.
Teacher
Educational
Teaching
I Refuse To Make Money Out Of My Science. My Laurel Is Not For Sale Like So Many Bales Of Cotton.
Cotton
Making Money
Laurels
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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