Quote by Albert Einstein

If I had known they were going to do this, I would have become a shoemaker.

If I had known they were going to do this, I would have beco

Summary

This quote reflects regret and a desire to have made a different choice in the past. It suggests that the speaker's current occupation or circumstances are unsatisfying and that they believe becoming a shoemaker would have been a more favorable path. It highlights the unpredictability of life and how hindsight can lead to longing for alternative choices.

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War History Destruction Guilt

By Albert Einstein

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