Opinions about obviousness are to a certain extent a function of time.
Interpretation
Our perception of what is obvious can change over time and is influenced by our context.
This quote by Albert Einstein suggests that what we consider obvious truths are not static, but rather mutable based on the prevailing knowledge and societal context of the time. As we evolve in our understanding, ideas that once seemed clear and undeniable could appear different or complex, highlighting that our insights and perspectives are shaped by temporal and cultural factors.
In practice
In a discussion about scientific advancements, this quote may illustrate how our understanding evolves.
I cannot then believe in this concept of an anthropomorphic God who has the powers of interfering with these natural laws. As I said before, the most beautiful and most profound religious emotion that we can experience is the sensation of the mystical. And this mysticality is the power of all true science.
If I would follow your advice and Jesus could perceive it, he, as a Jewish teacher, surely would not approve of such behavior.
I want to know all Gods thoughts; all the rest are just details.
In the middle of adversity there is great opportunity.
I do not believe that civilization will be wiped out in a war fought with the atomic bomb. Perhaps two-thirds of the people of the earth will be killed.
To me the worst thing seems to be a school principally to work with methods of fear, force and artificial authority. Such treatment destroys the sound sentiments, the sincerity and the self-confidence of pupils and produces a subservient subject.
Far, far below the deepest delvings of the dwarves, the world is gnawed by nameless things.
We live with a distinct double standard about male and female aggression. Women's aggression isn't considered real. It isn't dangerous; it's only cute. Or it's always self-defense or otherwise inspired by a man. In the rare case where a woman is seen as genuinely responsible, she is branded a monster - an 'unnatural' woman.
You know, I never imagined there were he-dryads. Not even in an oak tree." One of the giants grinned at him. Druellae snorted. "Stupid! Where do you think acorns come from?
Time is the most undefinable yet paradoxical of things; the past is gone, the future is not come, and the present becomes the past, even while we attempt to define it.
To be realistic today is to be visionary. To be realistic is to be starry-eyed.
To consider this desirable would be to delight in the slaughter of men; and he who delights in the slaughter of men cannot get his will in the kingdom.
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