It is a very high goal which, with our weak powers, we can reach only very inadequately, but which gives a sure foundation to our aspirations and valuations.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of having lofty goals, even if we can only achieve them imperfectly.
Albert Einstein's quote reflects on the significance of setting high aspirations in life, suggesting that while our abilities may fall short of these ambitious goals, the pursuit itself provides direction and meaning to our efforts. It highlights how these goals form a solid foundation for our values and aspirations, driving us forward despite our limitations.
In practice
This quote can inspire students at a graduation ceremony to pursue their dreams.
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.
That which a man continually thinks about determines his actions in times of opportunity and stress. I will know what you are if you tell me what you think about when you don't have to think.
One can advise comfortably from a safe port.
It came to me that I should teach this truth for it is real happiness and joy. The cessation of suffering is possible.
Most pilots learn, when they pin on their wings and go out and get in a fighter, especially, that one thing you don't do, you don't believe anything anybody tells you about an airplane.
Manners must adorn knowledge and smooth its way in the world, without them it is like a great rough diamond, very well in a closet by way of curiosity, and also for its intrinsic value; but most prized when polished.
Excellent!" I cried. "Elementary," said he.
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