Dostoevsky gives me more than any scientist, more than Gauss.
Interpretation
Einstein values the insights of literature and philosophy over pure scientific accomplishments.
In this quote, Albert Einstein expresses his belief that the profound emotional and philosophical insights found in the works of Fyodor Dostoevsky hold greater significance for him than the rigorous mathematical contributions of scientists like Carl Friedrich Gauss. This reflects the idea that human understanding and experience, conveyed through literature, can provide deeper wisdom than the empirical knowledge obtained through scientific inquiry.
In practice
During a lecture on the importance of literature, someone might refer to this quote to highlight the value of philosophical perspectives.
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.
Problems can only be solved by the people who have them. You have to try and coax them and love them into seeing ways in which they can help themselves.
You see, now that trials have come, they have shown that I am NOT a nice child. I was afraid they would. Perhaps... that is what they were sent for... I suppose there MIGHT be good in things, even if we don't see it.
The man who is truly good and wise will bear with dignity whatever fortune sends, and will always make the best of his circumstances.
It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance.
Do not worry about not holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role. Worry not that no one knows of you; seek to be worth knowing.
We are strong enough to bear the misfortunes of others.
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