Adjustment Quote by Albert Einstein
“Desire for approval and recognition is a healthy motive, but the desire to be acknowledged as better, stronger, or more intelligent than a fellow being or fellow scholar easily leads to an excessively egoistic psychological adjustment, which may become injurious for the individual and for the community.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On the Psychology of Competition, 1935
Seeking approval is normal, yet striving to be superior can foster egoism that harms both self and community.
In simple terms: Desire for superiority can be destructive.
Balance healthy ambition with humility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- academic rivalry
- team projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates your need for recognition?
- How can you channel ambition constructively?
Excessive superiority may lead to isolation.