That which is impenetrable to us really exists. Behind the secrets of nature remains something subtle, intangible, and inexplicable. Veneration for this force beyond anything that we can comprehend is my religion.
Interpretation
Einstein expresses awe for the mysteries of nature that go beyond human understanding.
In this quote, Albert Einstein reflects on the existence of forces in nature that are beyond human comprehension. He emphasizes a sense of reverence for these mysterious elements, suggesting that the inability to fully understand them does not negate their reality; rather, it deepens his appreciation and forms the basis of his personal belief system.
In practice
During a scientific conference discussing the limits of human understanding in science.
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.
When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice.
All true theology has an evangelistic thrust, and all true evangelism is theology in action.
In America there must be only citizens, not divided by grade, first and second, but citizens, east, west, north, and south.
Where a reputation for intolerance is more feared than a reputation for vice itself, all manner of evil may be expected to flourish.
Easter means that Christmas worked.
The quality of life is more important than life itself.
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