"Each act is an island in time,..." - Quote by Albert Einstein
Each act is an island in time, to be judged on its own.
More by Albert Einstein
“Today we must abandon competition and secure cooperation. This must be the central fact in all our considerations of international affairs; otherwise we face certain disaster. Past thinking and methods did not prevent world wars. Future thinking must prevent wars...The stakes are immense, the task colossal the time is short. But we may hope- we must hope- that man's own creation, man's own genius, will not destroy him.”
“It may be possible to fight intolerance, stupidity, and fanaticism seperately, but when they come together there is no hope.”
“The ideals which have always shone before me and filled me with the joy of living are goodness, beauty, and truth.”
More on Action
“A man's acts are usually right, but his reasons seldom are.”
“Action is with the scholar subordinate, but it is essential. Without it, he is not yet man. Without it, thought can never ripen into truth.”
“It's very important that the determination of the US Congress to do what is is needed be made evident this week and by the actions of most of the members. I mean, you're not going to get total assent.”
More on Responsibility
“Tomorrow really will take care of itself if I do the right thing today.”
“People may fail many times, but they become failures only when they begin to blame someone else. Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.”
“I am sorry to tell you that I am getting very extravagant and spending all my money: and what is worse for you, I have been spending yours too.”