The deep emotional conviction of the presence of a superior reasoning power, which is revealed in the incomprehensible universe, forms my idea of God. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our own personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind. Everything should be made as simple as possible. . .
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather a man of value. A successful man is he who receives a great deal from his fellow men, usually incomparably more than corresponds to his service to them. The value of a man, however, should be seen in what he gives, and not in what he is able to receive. I think and think for months, for years. Ninety-nine times the conclusion is false.