Quote by Albert Einstein

The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth. The trite subjects of human efforts, possessions, outward success, luxury have always seemed to me contemptible.

The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time ha

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses that their guiding principles in life are kindness, beauty, and truth. They find these ideals to be more meaningful and valuable than the commonly sought goals of wealth, success, and lavishness that society often values. The author sees these conventional pursuits as insignificant and perhaps even shallow in comparison, believing that acts of kindness, appreciation of beauty, and pursuit of truth can bring genuine happiness and a more fulfilling life.

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