Quote by Albert Einstein

The really valuable thing in the pageant of human life seems to me not the State but the creative, sentient individual, the personality; it alone creates the noble and the sublime, while the herd as such remains dull in thought and dull in feeling.

The really valuable thing in the pageant of human life seems

Summary

This quote suggests that the true essence of human life lies not in collective entities like the State, but in the unique individuals who possess creativity and consciousness. It argues that it is these individuals who are capable of creating something noble and sublime. In contrast, it views the masses, or "the herd," as lacking intellectual and emotional depth. The quote emphasizes the importance of the individual's capacity to think critically, feel deeply, and contribute meaningfully to society, suggesting that their uniqueness is what brings value to the world.

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By Albert Einstein

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