Quote by Albert Einstein

Man tries to make for himself in the fashion that suits him best a simplified and intelligible picture of the world; he then tries to some extent to substitute this cosmos of his for the world of experience, and thus to overcome it. This is what the

Man tries to make for himself in the fashion that suits him

Summary

quote by physicist Albert Einstein means: Human beings, in an attempt to comprehend the complex world around them, create simplistic and understandable models that replace their actual experiences. By doing so, they aim to gain control and understanding over the world. However, this act of simplification is just a partial substitute and does not fully capture the depth and richness of reality. Nonetheless, this effort to overcome and conquer the complexities of life is a fundamental aspect of human nature.

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