Quote by Albert Einstein

Confusion of goals and perfection of means seems, in my opinion, to characterize our age.

Confusion of goals and perfection of means seems, in my opin

Summary

This quote by Albert Einstein suggests that our current era is characterized by a misunderstanding of priorities and an excessive focus on perfecting methods and strategies. It implies that we may be lost in our pursuit of objectives without fully comprehending or agreeing upon what those goals should be. The quote highlights the potential dangers of getting caught up in the means of achieving something rather than critically examining and defining the ultimate objectives we wish to achieve.

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By Albert Einstein

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