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Die Astrologie ist eine Wissenschaft fur sich. Aber eine wegweisende. Ich habe viel aus ihr gelernt und vielen Nutzen aus ihr ziehen konnen. Die physikalischen Erkenntnisse unterstreichen die Macht der Sterne uber irdisches Geschick. Die Astrologie aber unterstreicht in gewissem Sinne wiederum die physikalischen Erkenntnisse. Deshalb ist sie eine Art Lebens-elixier fur die Gesellschaft!

Albert Einstein#273

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote praises astrology as a life-elixir despite scientific knowledge.
In plain terms
It claims astrology complements physics and helps society.
What can you take from it?
Some find value in astrology despite scientific views.

Where it applies

  • public discourse
  • personal belief
  • cultural studies

Putting it to work

  • respect diverse beliefs
  • explore cultural impact

Questions to consider

  • Do you value astrology?
  • How does society view pseudoscience?

Another view

Astrology lacks scientific evidence for predictive power.

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