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[–] jaschen306@sh.itjust.works 73 points 3 months ago (6 children)

The quote actually originated from a German aphorist named Werner Mitsch (1936–2009).

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[–] notsure@fedia.io 17 points 3 months ago

I appreciate your diligence.

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[–] Redjard@reddthat.com 15 points 3 months ago (2 children)

People would do that? Go on the internet and tell lies?
- Albert Einstein

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[–] MidsizedSedan@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

I read it on the internet. Therefore its true.

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[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 3 months ago

"Everything you see on the Internet is true, take everything seriously, and get into fights with strangers"

Albert Einstein

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[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 10 points 3 months ago (1 child)

People in the past got much better job titles than us.

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[–] fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk 5 points 3 months ago

"If you're self-employed, you can assign yourself any job title you want."

- Fakeman Pretendname, Double-Emperor

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