...and knowledge is one of the finest attributes of man - though often it is most loudly voiced by those who strive for it the least.
Interpretation
Knowledge is a valuable trait in humans, often expressed by those who seek it the least.
This quote by Albert Einstein highlights the irony that often those who speak most about knowledge or wisdom may not genuinely pursue it. It suggests that true wisdom is characterized by humility and the understanding that one can always learn more, while those who are loudest in their assertions of knowledge may lack the drive to truly understand or seek it.
In practice
In a speech about education, one might say, 'As Einstein wisely pointed out, knowledge is often claimed by those who seek it the least.'
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 feel no need for any other faith than my faith in human beings.
Your gratitude attitude determines your life altitude.
I don't have no story. Everybody wants this Hollywood story, but the world don't owe you nothing, man. It's what you owe the world.
If you're respectful by habit, constantly honoring the worthy, four things increase: long life, beauty, happiness, strength.
More often than not, anger is actually an indication of weakness rather than of strength.
...I came to realize that God never shows us something we aren't ready to understand. Instead, He lets us see what we need to see, when we need to see it. He'll wait until our eyes and hearts are open to Him, and then when we're ready. He will plant our feet on the path that's best for us. . . but it's up to us to do the walking.
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