Humman Nature Quotes
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe."— Albert Einstein
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Meaning of this quote
An exaggerated comparison jokes that human folly seems limitless. Its point is satirical, rather than a reliable statement about the size of the universe.
Key takeaway:
Keep a sense of proportion about human certainty and error.
Origin of the quote
Versions appear in Frederick S. Perls’s books; his later accounts attribute the remark to Einstein.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedQuote Investigator documents evolving versions and ambiguity in the earliest attribution. Perls’s recollection does not independently authenticate Einstein’s exact wording.
