Comments on: Einstein’s 5 Maxims for Creative Excellence

By: JoanL

JoanL — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 02:06:23 +0000

If Einstein really said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning,” before he added, “Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” he misspoke. That’s because the second sentence shows that what Einstein reallly meant was, “The important thing is to “not stop questioning.” There’s an important difference. He could have avoided the misstep by saying, “The important thing is to never stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:58:23 +0000

mmm this is very old now, but I’d like to add something… the way I interpret number 5 is this: if no one can tell what your influences are, then you have made something creative enough, no matter if you started over other people’s shoulders.

By: Bad Economy

Bad Economy — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:46:50 +0000

I like number 3 best too.

By: Beixin Qiao

Beixin Qiao — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:21:33 +0000

I like No.3 best, curiocity –> desire to know more. As to reading, I would think reading is better than not reading at all. You can always carry on a dialogue or conversation with the authors, if you can engage in active reading.

By: cribcat

cribcat — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:38:03 +0000

This is embarrassing, or embracing But good post anyway. Positive messages are great!

By: axel g

axel g — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:06:55 +0000

Really inspiring +_+

I like his approach +_+

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:04:25 +0000

On an aside, I’d like to extend mad kudos to D$ for being online commenting on Einstein quotes at 4am, drunk. That’s admirable.

By: D$

D$ — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:59:24 +0000

.p.s. –to elaine B.: why would einstein be concerned with a competitive advantage?

By: D$

D$ — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:55:19 +0000

but i still think it’s a good comment.

By: D$

D$ — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:54:42 +0000

really.