"The state of mind which enables a man to do work of this kind ... is akin to that of the religious worshipper or the lover; the daily effort comes from no deliberate intention or program, bu straight from the heart."
It is important for the common good to foster individuality: for only the individual can produce the new ideas which the community needs for its continuous improvement and requirements - indeed, to avoid sterility and petrification.
Guess who? Albert Einstein. I think the second quotation should definitely be sent to Microsoft, or any other innovation stifling company. I think Einstein would totally be a perfect fit in the open source software community. Too bad he's gone.
