Quote by Albert Einstein

I have become rather like King Midas, except that everything turns not into gold but into a circus.

I have become rather like King Midas, except that everything

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker feels like they have a unique talent or ability, similar to King Midas's fabled touch that turned everything into gold. However, instead of turning things valuable, the speaker's effect generates chaos and confusion, comparable to a circus. The quote highlights the irony and the unintended consequences that accompany possessing a special skill or power, implying the speaker's frustration with the unexpected and sometimes negative outcomes of their actions or influence.

By Albert Einstein

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