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“When I was doing Professor Albert Einstein's bust he had many a jibe at the Nazi professors, one hundred of whom had condemned his theory of relativity in a book. 'Were I wrong,' he said, 'one professor would have been enough.” quote by Jacob Epstein
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“When I was doing Professor Albert Einstein's bust he had many a jibe at the Nazi professors, one hundred of whom had condemned his theory of relativity in a book. 'Were I wrong,' he said, 'one professor would have been enough.”

Jacob Epstein

About This Quote

Einstein valued scientific truth over personal attacks, indicating that a single dissenting voice can be enough to challenge ideas.

In simple terms: One dissent can challenge ideas.

Key Takeaway

Stand for truth over ego.

Themes

science integrity critique

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research
  • debates
  • public discourse
  • education

Key Concepts

dissent academic freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle intellectual opposition?
  • What role does dissent play in progress?
A Different Perspective

Opposition may be suppressed by power.

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