Quote by Albert Einstein

When a man sits with a pretty girl for an hour, it seems like a minute. But let him sit on a hot stove for a minute and it's longer than any hour. That's relativity.


When a man sits with a pretty girl for an hour, it seems lik

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This quote by Albert Einstein highlights the concept of relativity in a playful manner. It suggests that our perception of time is subjective and can vary based on our circumstances and experiences. Spending time with someone we enjoy feels fleeting, while enduring discomfort or pain can make time feel agonizingly long. Through this comparison, Einstein illustrates how our perception of time is influenced by our individual experiences and emotions.

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