If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed

If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed

Albert Einstein, one of the greatest minds in history, once said, “If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed.” This quote speaks volumes about the true nature of human behavior and morality. Einstein believed that true goodness comes from within, not from external factors such as fear of punishment or hope for reward.