Quote by Albert Einstein

...One of the strongest motives that lead men to art and science is escape from everyday life with its painful crudity and hopeless dreariness, from the fetters of one's own ever shifting desires. A finely tempered nature longs to escape from the personal life into the world of objective perception and thought.

...One of the strongest motives that lead men to art and sci

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals are often driven towards art and science as a means to break away from the monotonous realities and unsatisfying nature of everyday life. It implies that people with a sensitive disposition yearn to transcend their own personal struggles and immerse themselves in the realm of objective observation and intellectual exploration. By engaging with the external world, they hope to find a reprieve from the limitations of their own subjective desires and seek solace in the pursuit of knowledge and creative expression.

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