Quzote:

"The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking... the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker."
Albert Einstein

The way I understand his feelings, I would expect that he could have wished to become a Priest, a Philosopher, able to try and convince people to change their mentality. Why a watchmaker?

This is my first post here. Usually I am contributing at the alt.horology NG.

Appreciating your answers