We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality. It cannot lead, it can only serve; and it is not fastidious in its choice of a leader.

Albert Einstein

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Topic

Intelligence Judgment

Author

Albert Einstein

Source

The Goal of Human Existence

Genre

Autobiography and memoir

Language

English

Time

1943 1940s 20th century

Occupation

Nobel laureate Physicist Scientist

From

Germany Europe

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Original Citation

Einstein, Albert. "The Goal of Human Existence." NBC Broadcast for the United Jewish Appeal. 11 Apr. 1943.

Current Citation

Einstein, Albert. "The Goal of Human Existence." Out of My Later Years. Philosophical Library, 2015, ch. 51.

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Not one of us knows what effect his life produces, and what he gives to others; that is hidden from us and must remain so, though we are often allowed to see some little fraction of it, so that we may not lose courage.

Albert Schweitzer

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Topic
Interconnectedness of all people

Author

Albert Schweitzer
Source
Memoirs of Childhood and Youth
Genre
Autobiography and memoir
Language
German
Time
1949 1940s 20th century
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Original Citation

Schweitzer, Albert. Aus Meiner Kindheit und Jugendzeit [Memoirs of Childhood and Youth]. C. H. Beck, 1924.

Current Citation

Scweitzer, Albert. Memoirs of Childhood and Youth, translated by Kurt Bergel and Alice R. Bergel. Syracuse University Press, 1997.

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Oh, what a beautiful mornin'
Oh, what a beautiful day.
I got a beautiful feelin'
Everything's going my way.

Rodgers and Hammerstein

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Topic
Optimism

Author

Rodgers and Hammerstein
Source
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' Oklahoma!
Medium
Song Musical
Genre
Great American songbook
Language
English
Time
1943 1940s 20th century
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Citation

Hammerstein, Oscar, II. "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'." Oklahoma! Composed by Richard Rodgers. 1943, St. James Theatre, New York City, New York, USA.