Lazy dogs can also become great people

Author: Lin Qingzhao
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Publication Date: 2002-07-01
Features: When Einstein graduated from the ETH (Federal Institute of Technology), all three of his classmates stayed behind to become teaching assistants, but he was the only one abandoned by everyone. He faced life aimlessly, becoming a (regarded as a laggard). Although Einstein was considered a lazy dog during his student days, he was by no means a and (lazy dog and fool) in a scientific sense. Rather, he was dissatisfied with the flaws of the education system that restricted students' freedom of thought and stifled their interest in research. He particularly resisted forced memorization and exams, so unlike most students, he didn't study hard solely to get high grades or even listen attentively or complete homework diligently. In fact, it was precisely because he had excellent psychological qualities that he possessed a unique spirit of exploration, intrinsic interests, extraordinary imagination, intelligence, and willpower.