Blind Quotes
Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."— Albert Einstein
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Meaning of this quote
Einstein describes science and religion as supplying different kinds of orientation in his discussion of knowledge and values.
Key takeaway:
Read the claim in its essay context before applying it broadly.
Origin of the quote
Science and Religion, published in Science, Philosophy and Religion: A Symposium (1941).
Who actually said this?
The essay source is documented; religion here should be interpreted within Einstein's discussion of values and scientific inquiry.
