A religious person is devout in the sense that he has no doubt about the significance of those superpersonal objects and goals which neither require nor are capable of rational foundation
Interpretation
The quote reflects on the certainty and devotion of a religious person towards beliefs that transcend rational explanation.
Albert Einstein's quote suggests that a truly devout religious individual places unwavering faith in concepts and goals that cannot be logically justified. This devotion arises from a deep-seated belief in the significance of these higher ideals, which often lie beyond the realm of rational thought or empirical evidence. Thus, such faith is portrayed as a significant aspect of the human experience, highlighting the complexities of belief and the importance of purpose in life.
In practice
In a discussion about the importance of faith in life, one might reference this quote to emphasize that not everything can be understood through logic.
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 looked back at the summit of the mountain, which seemed but a cubit high in comparison with the height of human contemplation, were in not too often merged in the corruptions of the earth.
What pride to discover that nothing belongs to you - what a revelation.
Men think they think upon the great political questions, and they do; but they think with their party, not independently; they read its literature, but not that of the other side
I consider the difference between a system founded on _x000D_ the legislatures only, and one founded on the people, to be the true difference between a league or treaty and a constitution.
If it were true that men could achieve their good by means of turning some men into sacrificial animals, and ... if I were asked to serve the interests of society apart from, above and against my own I would refuse... I would fight in the full confidence of the justice of my battle and of a living being's right to exist.
I think most of us are outsiders. And I think that's good because it makes you question things.
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