Naive people tend to generalize people as-good, bad, kind, or evil based on their actions. However, even the smartest person in the world is not the wisest or the most spiritual, in all matters. We are all flawed. Maybe, you didnt know a few of these things about Einstein, but it puts the notion of perfection to rest. Perfection doesnt exist in anyone. Nor, does a persons mistakes make them less valuable to the world. 1. He divorced the mother of his children, which caused Mileva, his wife, to have a break down and be hospitalized.2.He was a ladies man and was known to have had several affairs; infidelity was listed as a reason for his divorce.3.He married his cousin.4.He had an estranged relationship with his son.5. He had his first child out of wedlock.6. He urged the FDR to build the Atom bomb, which killed thousands of people.7. He was Jewish, yet he made many arguments for the possibility of God. Yet, hypocritically he did not believe in the Jewish God or Christianity. He stated, I believe in Spinozas God who reveals himself in the harmony of all that exists, not in a God who concerns himself with the fate and the doings of mankind.
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About This Quote
About Shannon L. Alder
Shannon L. Alder.
Themes
- History — Lessons from the past and the arc of human civilisation
- Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality
- Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice
- Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth
- Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection