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Warren DeMontague

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9. I know everyone loves that quote, esp. in 12 step meetings, but Einstein probably never said it.

Reply to Scuba (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 30, 2014, 05:00 PM

Oct 2014

Probably someone like Ned Shneebly said it, but along the way it was decided by the overmind that it carried more imaginary authority if it was attributed to..... I've got it! Einstein!

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/03/9-albert-einstein-quotes-that-are-totally-fake/

http://www.salon.com/2013/08/06/the_definition_of_insanity_is_the_most_overused_cliche_of_all_time/

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Ladies And Gentlemen... Albert Einstein [View all] WillyT Oct 2014 OP

I also recall him saying something about insanity. What was it? Oh, yeah ... Scuba Oct 2014 #1

I knew it was insane to practice a musical instrument... LanternWaste Oct 2014 #5

I know everyone loves that quote, esp. in 12 step meetings, but Einstein probably never said it. Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #9

One of my longtime favorites... Xithras Oct 2014 #2

Some stuff has creeped into memory, but... tridim Oct 2014 #6

That dirty, long haired, hippie also said this: Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2014 #3

Another great Einstein quote hifiguy Oct 2014 #4

The version which you posted is my favorite. John1956PA Oct 2014 #11

... napkinz Oct 2014 #7

A wonderful thread, my friend. longship Oct 2014 #8

Einstein on Misattribution: "I Probably Didn't Say That" Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #10

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