Ashamed Quote by Albert Einstein
“If most of us are ashamed of shabby clothes and shoddy furniture let us be more ashamed of shabby ideas and shoddy philosophies.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Culture, 1925
We should be more embarrassed by poor ideas than by poor possessions.
In simple terms: Ideas matter more than clothes.
Critique and improve your beliefs.
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When to use this quote
- academic debate
- business strategy
- personal growth
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideas in your life need refinement?
- How do you confront uncomfortable truths?
Ideas can be hard to change.