Use that quote #6, Albert Einstein – June 17, 2014

[…] “Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person.” […]

Albert Einstein

HAIKU

concentration
distilling pinpoint strength
essence of knowledge

a master’s laugher
satori opens
skies and rivers

inspiration
devotional wu-wei
taking out the trash

lens concentrates
the heat of the sun
fire blazes

Albert Einstein is one of my favorite geniuses. His personal life was often turbulent and his pacifistic efforts during his youth were a beacon to many who saw war as a barbarous solution for international problem solving.

A man who walked the world trying to seek the reality of the universe lived according to his own precepts of concentrating all his strength to become a master of research.

To understand the quote I think I should remember that the main characteristic of Einstein’s genius was intuitive, he was a non-conformist. He concentrated yes on his cause, not as a passive student but with a constant questioning mind.

Written for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai – Use That Quote

11 thoughts on “Use that quote #6, Albert Einstein – June 17, 2014”

I think you have caught the intentions well of Einstein’s thoughts behind the quote.. very well thought.

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Bastet on June 18, 2014 at 06:16 said:

Thanks Bjorn I’m glad that you agreed with my approach! Thanks for dropping in to say so. 🙂

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I really like the last one, especially – it’s a great image – honing one’s skills, becoming a lens — and then one day — blammo! — your concentration, skill, and inspiration blaze for everyone to see. This is a great post —-!

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Bastet on June 18, 2014 at 06:59 said:

Thanks Jen, I was having dificulty reconciling my zen ideas with the quote so I had to meditate a bit to see that in effects the reasoning is the same. Oh re-go into Edison’s life as well.

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- Blog It Or Lose It on June 18, 2014 at 07:05 said:
  
  I totally understand! 🙂
  
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  - Bastet on June 18, 2014 at 07:16 said:
    
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Great take on this quote by Einstein … learning is an everlasting challenge. We all are still learning and I think that will never stop there’s always something new to discover and to learn. You did a great job on this quote Georgia.

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