This short essay taken
from Albert Einstein's book The
World as I See It p. 7.
It is right in principle
that those should be the best loved who have contributed most to the elevation
of the human race and human life. But, if one goes on to ask who they are, one
finds oneself in no inconsiderable difficulties.
In the case of political,
and even of religious, leaders, it is often very doubtful whether they have
done more good or harm. Hence I most seriously believe that one does people the
best service by giving them some elevating...
