Quote by Albert Einstein

The American lives even more for his goals, for the future, than the European. Life for him is always becoming, never being.

The American lives even more for his goals, for the future,

Summary

This quote suggests that Americans tend to focus more on their goals and aspirations for the future, constantly striving to achieve new things and improve themselves. Unlike Europeans, who may value the present moment and existing state of being. The American perspective views life as a journey of continuous growth and progress, while the European perspective values embracing the present moment and finding fulfillment in the present state of being.

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By Albert Einstein

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