Acting Quote by Albert Einstein
“the scientist's religious feeling takes the form of a rapturous amazement at the harmony of natural law, which reveals an intelligence of such superiority that, compared with it, all the systematic thinking and acting of human beings is utterly insignificant reflection. This feeling is the guiding principle of his life and work, in so far as he succeeds in keeping himself from the shackles of selfish desire. It is beyond question closely akin to that which has possessed the religious geniuses of all ages.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The World As I See It, 1934
He feels awe at nature's order, seeing it as evidence of a superior intelligence, which makes human concerns seem trivial; this humility guides his scientific and personal life.
In simple terms: Awe at nature's order shows human concerns are trivial.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and curiosity in work.
Themes
humility
science
spirituality
Mood
reverent
inspired
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- research
- personal growth
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
awe
order
intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect scientific inquiry?
- What role does awe play in ethical choices?
A Different Perspective
Human ego can distort perception of nature's grandeur.
