I would not think that philosophy and reason themselves will be man's guide in the foreseeable future; however, they will remain the most beautiful sanctuary they have always been for the select few.
Interpretation
Einstein suggests that while philosophy and reason may not guide everyone in the future, they will remain a refuge for a select group of individuals.
In this quote, Albert Einstein reflects on the role of philosophy and reason in human society. He acknowledges that although the majority may not rely on these intellectual pursuits for guidance in life, they will continue to serve as a cherished sanctuary for those who appreciate and seek deeper understanding, showcasing the enduring value of critical thought and introspection for the few who prioritize it.
In practice
In a discussion on the relevance of philosophy today.
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.
Curse the blasted, jelly-boned swines, the slimy, the belly-wriggling invertebrates, the miserable soddingrotters, the flaming sods, the sniveling, dribbling, dithering, palsied, pulse-less lot that make up England today. They've got white of egg in their veins, and their spunk is that watery it's a marvel they can breed.
Culture is not a surface phenomenon, it is our very care
Nobody is qualified to become a statesman who is entirely ignorant of the problem of wheat.
No 'we' should be taken for granted when the subject is looking at other people's pain.
One of the key places where sociology should be used is in analyzing 'the world' of our times, so that we can be more discerning. To resist the dangers of the world, you have to recognize the distortions and seductions of the world.
The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.
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