"If my theory is proven correct, Germany will claim me as a German and
France will declare that I am a citizen of the world. Should my
theory prove untrue, France will say that I am a German and Germany
will declare that I am a Jew." ~ Albert Einstein
This statement says a lot about Antisemitism but it also says
something powerful about success and failure. People tend to attach
themselves to people who are famous while distancing themselves from
those who are infamous or viewed as meaningless.
Perhaps we would do better if we applauded attempts rather than just
those who cross the finish line. To have made an effort implies a
desire to be innovate, creative. Think of all the successes that
never would have been if people were too intimidated to try.
France will declare that I am a citizen of the world. Should my
theory prove untrue, France will say that I am a German and Germany
will declare that I am a Jew." ~ Albert Einstein
This statement says a lot about Antisemitism but it also says
something powerful about success and failure. People tend to attach
themselves to people who are famous while distancing themselves from
those who are infamous or viewed as meaningless.
Perhaps we would do better if we applauded attempts rather than just
those who cross the finish line. To have made an effort implies a
desire to be innovate, creative. Think of all the successes that
never would have been if people were too intimidated to try.
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