Quote by Albert Einstein

It is a very grave mistake to think that the enjoyment of seeing and searching can be promoted by means of coercion and a sense of duty. To the contrary, I believe it would be possible to rob even a healthy beast of prey of its voraciousness, if it were possible, with the aid of a whip, to force the beast to devour continuously, even when not hungry.

It is a very grave mistake to think that the enjoyment of se

Summary

This quote suggests that forcing someone to engage in something, even if enjoyable, can actually result in the loss of their enjoyment. The author compares it to using a whip to make a predatory animal eat continually, even when not hungry. Just as this would diminish the animal's natural inclination to feast, the quote suggests that coercion and a sense of duty can undermine the inherent pleasure of exploration and curiosity in humans. In essence, true enjoyment comes from voluntary engagement rather than external pressure or obligation.

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By Albert Einstein

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