"My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind"
- Albert Einstein
About this Quote
Albert Einstein's quote speaks with the idea of a greater power, one that is beyond our understanding and comprehension. He reveals a sense of wonder and admiration for this superior spirit, recognizing that our minds are minimal and frail in comparison. He acknowledges that we can only perceive the smallest details of this spirit, and yet it suffices to inspire a sense of reverence and humbleness. This quote speaks with the concept that there is something higher than ourselves, something that is beyond our understanding and that we can just glimpse through the little information that we can perceive. It is a tip that we ought to be humble in the face of the unknown, and that we must strive to appreciate the appeal and secret of the world around us.
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