One major sign of intelligence is listening to those who are greater experts than us. As a young man, it is true that Albert Einstein smoked. A lot. The prevailing thought was that there was nothing wrong with it, and tobacco companies openly and prolifically promoted the practice.
As an older man, Albert Einstein saw a diminished lung capacity and was informed by his doctor that it was due to his heavy smoking — he was advised to stop. And he immediately did just did; he reportedly never lit another cigar or cigarette or fire up his pipe again. Still, many photos will see Einstein with a pipe in his mouth; he was fond of the habit, and even without putting tobacco in it, would continue to suck on it as was his long-time habit.
There is nothing stupid about having an unhealthy habit and holding on to it for a while, absent-mindedly and not giving it much thought as you’re busy on other things… what IS stupid is to hold on to this bad habit even after a doctor tells you it is negatively affecting your health. Einstein was by no means stupid — he immediately stopped when his doctor asked him to, because he knew his doctor to be more knowledgeable than himself on the subject and he trusted his judgement.
As an older man, Albert Einstein saw a diminished lung capacity and was informed by his doctor that it was due to his heavy smoking — he was advised to stop. And he immediately did just did; he reportedly never lit another cigar or cigarette or fire up his pipe again. Still, many photos will see Einstein with a pipe in his mouth; he was fond of the habit, and even without putting tobacco in it, would continue to suck on it as was his long-time habit.
There is nothing stupid about having an unhealthy habit and holding on to it for a while, absent-mindedly and not giving it much thought as you’re busy on other things… what IS stupid is to hold on to this bad habit even after a doctor tells you it is negatively affecting your health. Einstein was by no means stupid — he immediately stopped when his doctor asked him to, because he knew his doctor to be more knowledgeable than himself on the subject and he trusted his judgement.
