I sometimes ask myself how it came about that I was the one to develop the theory of relativity. The reason, I think, is that a normal adult never stops to think about problems of space and time. These are things which he has thought about as a child.

Summary

In this quote, Albert Einstein reflects on his discovery of the theory of relativity and ponders why he was the one to develop it. He suggests that most adults do not dwell on abstract concepts like space and time, whereas as a child, he had the curiosity and inclination to explore such ideas. Einstein implies that his unique ability to retain a childlike curiosity and contemplate these concepts allowed him to delve deeper into the mysteries of the universe and eventually create the groundbreaking theory.

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