Quote by Albert Einstein

How can this cosmic religious experience be communicated from man to man, if it cannot lead to a definite conception of God or to a theology? It seems to me that the most important function of art and of science is to arouse and keep alive this feeling in those who are receptive.

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Summary

This quote suggests that the cosmic religious experience, which is an unexplainable and indescribable connection to something greater than oneself, cannot be fully understood or put into theological concepts. However, the quote argues that art and science have a crucial role in evoking and sustaining this profound feeling within individuals who are open to it. Both art and science can inspire and awaken this sense of awe and wonder, helping to foster a deeper connection with the immense and incomprehensible mysteries of the universe.

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By Albert Einstein

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