Thomas Paine, 1737-1809
was an US patriot and political philosopher
The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security.
( “Rights of Man”, 1791 )
Albert Einstein, 1879-1955
was an US (German-born) physicist
Every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving.
The conscientious objector is a revoultionary. On deciding to disobey the law he sacrifices his personal interests to the most important cause of working for the betterment of society.
One should guard against preaching to young people success in the customary form as the main aim in life. The most important motive for work in school and in life is pleasure in work, pleasure in its result, and the knowledge of the value of the result to the community.
( “On Education”, 1950 )
The aim (of education) must be the training of independently acting and thinking individuals who, however, can see in the service to the community their highest life achievement.
John Stuart Mill, 1806-1873
was an English economist and philosopher
Everyone who receives the protection of society owes a return for the benefit.
( “On Liberty”, 1859 )
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