Mokokoma MokhonoanaMost sane human beings who are over the age of six usually act or react not as per what they genuinely feel or really think but in accordance with the expectations of those around them.
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In this quote, the author of the quote, Albert Einstein is stating that most sane human beings will react or act not as per what they genuinely feel or really think but in accordance with the expectations of those around them. This means that they will always try to avoid any kind of embarrassment and be careful about what they say and do so as not to displease others. He is suggesting that it is best for us to put ourselves out there and go ahead and be ourselves rather than trying to please those around us all the time. This kind of thinking can help us become more functional and productive.
Source: The Use And Misuse Of Children
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