To this there also belongs the faith in the possibility that the regulations valid for the world of existence are rational... I cannot conceive of a genuine scientist without that profound faith. The situation may be expressed by an image: science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
Albert Einstein
Science Without Religion
Topic: Wisdom & Knowledge
“Now, even though the realms of religion and science in themselves are clearly marked off from each other, nevertheless there exist between the two strong reciprocal relationships and dependencies. Though religion may be that which determines the goal, it has, nevertheless, learned from science, in the broadest sense, what means will contribute to the attainment of the goals it has set up. But science can only be created by those who are thoroughly imbued with the aspiration toward truth and understanding. This source of feeling, however, springs from the sphere of religion. To this there also belongs the faith in the possibility that the regulations valid for the world of existence are rational, that is, comprehensible to reason. I cannot conceive of a genuine scientist without that profound faith. The situation may be expressed by an image: science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.“
Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
Humanism, Arts and Sciences
The World as I See It
Wilson, Andrew, editor. World Scripture II. Universal Peace Federation, 2011, p 713 [Albert Einstein, The World as I See It].
Albert Einstein
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Albert Einstein, Additional Quotes
“The search for knowledge is incumbent upon everyone. Education and diligent study elevates and ennobles the human person. Four aspects of the search for knowledge are: First, the search for truth is a religious obligation, and the search takes us back to the Source of the universe from whence comes all truth. Second, an important aspect of learning is to examine oneself. This includes recognizing the extent of our ignorance—how little we know. Third, knowledge is not handed to us, but requires us to comprehend a topic and make it our own. Therefore the student makes thorough efforts to understand the matter from all angles. Fourth, the search should be broad, embracing all religions and cultures, including all the sciences.”
— Albert Einstein [The World as I See It (Philosophical Library, New York, 1949)] pp. 24 – 28.
“A human being is part of the whole, called by us ‘universe,’ a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separate from the rest–a kind of optical delusion of consciousness. The striving to free oneself from this delusion is the one issue of true religion. Not to nourish the delusion but to try to overcome it is the way to reach the attainable measure of peace of mind.”
–Albert Einstein [Naomi Levy, Einstein and the Rabbi: Searching for the Soul, MacMillan (a letter to Rabbi Robert S. Marcus)] pp. 22-23.