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"Too many of us look upon Americans as dollar chasers!. This is a cruel libel, even if it is reiterated thoughtlessly by the Americans themselves!."


Albert Einstein
US (German-born) physicist (1879 - 1955)
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What is wrong with wishing to provide a better life for your children than you had!. That could be construed as dollar chasing!.
It is usually said by jealous people!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

As one who was living when Dr!. Einstein made this remark, this one can tell you that the United States has changed greatly since the time Dr!. Einstein came here seeking political asylum from Nazi Germany!.

There was time when one left the front door of ones home unlocked without fear!.

One did not worry if one left ones keys in the car!.

One knew his or her neighbors by first name and maintained friendly relations with them!.

Parents were actively involved in the development and growth of their children!.

Person volunteered their time and effort as well as their money!.

Television was a rarity, movies were a treat and radio was "AM"!.

The citizens of the US and the society they compose has changed greatly and, sadly, not for the better with a steady decline in moral behavior and beliefs!.

This was once a much more united country then it is today, as well as a much more caring nation!.

may it be well with you!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Replace ' americans ' and ' dollars ' with some other nationality and money , the statement may look the same !. But a statement need not be a truth holds good for all !.Www@QuestionHome@Com

!.!.!.TRUE!.!.!.
!.!.!.Einstein had a cynical last laugh!.!.!.a nuclear smile!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

G How much are you offering!?Www@QuestionHome@Com