Quote by Albert Einstein

America is a democracy and has no Hitler, but I am afraid for her future; there are hard times ahead for the American people, troubles will be coming from within and without. America cannot smile away their Negro problem nor Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There are cosmic laws.

America is a democracy and has no Hitler, but I am afraid fo

Summary

This quote reflects concerns about America's future despite its democratic system. It acknowledges the absence of a dictator like Hitler but emphasizes that difficult times await America. It highlights internal and external challenges the country faces, specifically mentioning racial issues concerning African Americans as well as the atrocities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. By mentioning "cosmic laws," the quote suggests that there are inherent consequences for these actions that America cannot simply ignore or evade through optimism.

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