Favourite Quote

Quotes are essentially famous words spoken by distinguished, successful people. These people might live in a whole other world than us but famous people are also people. So even if we might never reach their heights, humans all have similarities to some extent, so some of their words are bound to resonate with us. Especially when we share the same personality, experiences or values.

One quote that I like is a saying by Albert Einstein. “ When I was young, all I wanted and expected from life was to sit quietly in some corner doing my work without the public paying attention to me”. I like this saying mainly because I relate to it a lot. When I first heard of this quote, I started thinking about what I could do in my life considering my introverted personality. What job would make me happier? And I remember thinking how nice it would be if we could really do what we wanted without considering bigger concerns in life. But I am aware that rather than trying to find something that would perfectly fit me, I should also believe in myself. I should believe that I am capable of adapting and that even if my chosen profession goes against some aspects of my personality, it doesn’t mean that my life will be devoid of any happiness.

I also like this quote because it tells a story. It tells a story of a young kid who socially struggled and eventually grew up to be acknowledged by the public for generations, becoming a great thinker quoted in various areas like imagination, life skills, science and creativity.