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1. What did Einstein remind himself of a hundred times a day?

Einstein reminded himself that his inner and outer life was dependent on other men both living and dead.

2. What two comments did Einstein make about class differences?

That class differences were contrary to justice and based on force.

3. What seemed contemptible to Einstein as objects of human endeavor?

Einstein deemed the striving for property, outward success and luxury as contemptible.

4. What did Einstein say he had never with his whole heart really belonged to?

Einstein felt he had never really belonged to his country, home, friends or even immediate family with his whole heart.

5. What is Einstein's opinion of the military system?

He abhors heroism by command, senseless violence and the continuance of wars which a military system engenders.

6. What did Einstein think the true value of the human being is?

The true value of a human being, according to Einstein, is determined by the measure and the sense in which he has attained liberation from the self.

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