A human being is a part of a whole that we call: Universe. A limited part in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and emotions as something that is separated from the rest, a kind of optical illusion of consciousness. This illusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and the affection of a few people near us. Our task must be to liberate ourselves from this prison by extending our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and whole nature in its beauty.
Letter written by Einstein in 1950. - Einstein