It is also a natural thing for a serious young man that he should form for himself as precise an idea as possible of the goal of his desires.
Interpretation
It's important for young people to clearly define their goals and desires.
In this quote, Einstein emphasizes the importance of clarity in one's aspirations, particularly for serious young individuals. By forming a precise idea of what they truly desire, they can navigate their paths more effectively and make informed decisions that align with their ambitions.
In practice
During a graduation speech, inspiring students to take time to define their future goals.
I cannot then believe in this concept of an anthropomorphic God who has the powers of interfering with these natural laws. As I said before, the most beautiful and most profound religious emotion that we can experience is the sensation of the mystical. And this mysticality is the power of all true science.
If I would follow your advice and Jesus could perceive it, he, as a Jewish teacher, surely would not approve of such behavior.
I want to know all Gods thoughts; all the rest are just details.
In the middle of adversity there is great opportunity.
I do not believe that civilization will be wiped out in a war fought with the atomic bomb. Perhaps two-thirds of the people of the earth will be killed.
To me the worst thing seems to be a school principally to work with methods of fear, force and artificial authority. Such treatment destroys the sound sentiments, the sincerity and the self-confidence of pupils and produces a subservient subject.
Why is discipline important? Discipline teaches us to operate by principle rather than desire. Saying no to our impulses (even the ones that are not inherently sinful) puts us in control of our appetites rather than vice versa. It deposes our lust and permits truth, virtue, and integrity to rule our minds instead.
Freedom is choosing your responsibility. It's not having no responsibilitie s; it's choosing the ones you want.
Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave.
The fact that knowledge endlessly recedes as the investigator is about to grasp it is what constitutes at the same time his torment and happiness.
We must move past indecision to action. We must find new ways to speak for peace in Vietnam and for justice throughout the developing world, a world that borders on our doors. If we do not act, we shall surely be dragged down the long, dark, and shameful corridors of time reserved for those who possess power without compassion, might without morality, and strength without sight.
I am bound to tell what I am told, but not in every case to believe it.
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