It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery each day. Never lose a holy curiosity. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of all true art and science.
He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead, a snuffled-out candle. He told me that his teachers reported to his father that he was mentally slow, unsociable and adrift forever in his foolish dreams.
Goertzel, Cradles of Eminence, p. In this sense, and in this sense only, I am a devoutly religious man. For more about Albert Einstein and his vision for education including the above and other quotations , see my book If Einstein Ran the Schools: Revitalizing U. By his mid-twenties, Einstein appeared to be far from successful. After university, Einstein worked as a patent clerk, having been passed up for the role of a lab assistant.
Perhaps all these occurrences helped Einstein gain his strong philosophies on education and his belief that ultimately each of us holds the key to our own success. I can assure you that mine are still greater. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid. The important thing is not to stop questioning. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Friday, November 12, Mainly play the things on the piano which please you, even if the teacher does not assign those. I am sometimes so wrapped up in my work that I forget about the noon meal. Also play ringtoss with Tete. That teaches you agility. Also go to my friend Zangger sometimes. He is a dear man. Follow your curiosity and read letters from Hunter S. Read Next.
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