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The Albert Einstein Collection: Essays in Humanism, The Theory of Relativity, and The World As I See It

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The Albert Einstein Collection: Essays in Humanism, The Theory of Relativity, and The World As I See It Quotes

“It's no accident that capitalism has brought with it progress, not merely in production but also in knowledge. Egoism and competition are, alas, stronger forces than public spirit and sense of duty.”

“I am strongly drawn to the simple life and am often oppressed by the feeling that I am engrossing an unnecessary amount of the labour of my fellow men. I regard class differences as contrary to justice and, in the last resort, based on force. I also consider that plain living is good for everybody, physically and mentally.”