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[–] jaschen306@sh.itjust.works 46 points 5 days ago (3 children)

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

[–] Redjard@reddthat.com 11 points 5 days ago (2 children)

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

[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 days ago

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

Albert Einstein

[–] MidsizedSedan@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

I read it on the internet. Therefore its true.

[–] notsure@fedia.io 13 points 5 days ago

I appreciate your diligence.

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

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

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

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

- Fakeman Pretendname, Double-Emperor