Quote by Albert Einstein

To make a goal of comfort or happiness has never appealed to me; a system of ethics built on this basis would be sufficient only for a herd of cattle

To make a goal of comfort or happiness has never appealed to

Summary

This quote highlights the rejection of prioritizing comfort and happiness as a foundation for an ethical system. The author suggests that pursuing personal contentment alone is shallow and inadequate, comparing it to being fit only for herding cattle, implying a lack of individuality or critical thinking. It implies the belief that ethics should be guided by principles beyond personal comfort, such as justice, fairness, or higher moral values, that transcend the desires of an individual or group.

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