"He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice"
- Albert Einstein
About this Quote
Albert Einstein's quote is a criticism of those who blindly follow orders without questioning them. He believes that those who march in rank and file without believing for themselves have made his contempt. He indicates that those who do not think on their own have been provided a large brain by mistake, as they do not utilize it to think on their own. He thinks that a spinal cord would be sufficient for them, as they do not use their brains to believe for themselves. This quote is a criticism of those who do not believe for themselves and follow orders without question. It indicates that those who do not think on their own are not utilizing their brains to their maximum potential. Einstein's quote is a pointer to believe for ourselves and not to blindly follow orders.
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