We must remember that this is a very small star, he responded, and probably some of the larger and more important stars may be very virtuous and happy.73
In Walter Isaacson's book "Einstein: His Life and Universe," the author reflects on the nature of significance within the cosmos. Einstein acknowledges that the particular star they are discussing is comparatively minor in size and importance. This observation prompts a deeper contemplation about the vast universe and the many larger, more significant stars that could possess admirable and positive qualities.
Einstein's insight serves to remind us that not all entities hold equal value or virtue. The context allows for the possibility that in a grander scheme, there are more distinguished stars that might represent virtue and happiness, suggesting a hierarchy that exists in both astronomy and perhaps in broader aspects of life. This perspective encourages a sense of humility when considering one's place in the universe.
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