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The attempt to combine wisdom and power has only rarely been successful and then only for a short while
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"The attempt to combine wisdom and power has only rarely been successful and then only for a short while"

- Albert Einstein

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Albert Einstein's quote suggests that it is difficult to effectively integrate knowledge and power. Knowledge is often related to knowledge, understanding, and insight, while power is associated with authority, control, and impact. When these 2 qualities are integrated, it can be challenging to keep a balance in between them. This is due to the fact that power can frequently be abused and wisdom can be neglected. As an outcome, it is rare for an individual or company to successfully integrate knowledge and power and even if they do, it is normally just for a brief period of time. This is because it is challenging to preserve a balance in between the two qualities and ultimately one will subdue the other. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the prospective repercussions of combining wisdom and power and to be conscious of the need to maintain a balance between them.

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Albert Einstein This quote is written / told by Albert Einstein between March 14, 1879 and April 18, 1955. He was a famous Physicist from Germany. The author also have 159 other quotes.

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