Possessions, outward success, publicity, luxury—to me these have always been contemptible. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.

Albert Einstein

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Topic

Success Materialism Simple living

Author

Albert Einstein

Source

Albert Einstein Living Philosophies

Medium

Essay

Language

English

Time

1931 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Nobel laureate Physicist Scientist

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Germany Europe

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Citation

Einstein, Albert. "Albert Einstein." Living Philosophies. Simon & Schuster, 1931, ch. 1.

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Aldous Huxley
Source
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Medium
Essay
Genre
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Language
English
Time
1937 1930s 20th century
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I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

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Michael Jordan
Medium
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Language
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Time
1997 1990s 20th century
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"Failure." Directed by Mark Romanek. Performed by Michael Jordan. Nike, May 1997.