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.
I had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from within.
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.
Through meditation one has to achieve a dreamless sleep with full alertness. Once this happens, the drop falls into the ocean and becomes the ocean.
I call intuition cosmic fishing. You feel a nibble, then you've got to hook the fish.
Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.
My affairs are in the keeping of Infinite Wisdom. I am guided by Divine Intelligence. The activity of Spirit inspires my mind and flows through my actions. Life lies open to me, rich, full and abundant.
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