“Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.”– Albert Einstein Related Quotes “A great source of calamity lies in regret and anticipation therefore a person is wise who thinks of the present alone, regardless of the past or future.”– Oliver Goldsmith “The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don’t mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do.”– John Ruskin “Why do you think the old stories tell of men who set out on great journeys to impress the gods? Because trying to impress people just isn’t worth the time and effort.”– Henry Rollins