Quote by Albert Einstein

When you sit on a hot stove for two minutes, it feels like two hours. But, when you sit with a nice girl for two hours, it feels like two minutes. That's relativity!

When you sit on a hot stove for two minutes, it feels like t

Summary

This quote is an analogy to illustrate the concept of relativity. It suggests that our perception of time is relative to our experiences and surroundings. Sitting on a hot stove for only two minutes feels much longer because of the intense discomfort, while spending time with someone enjoyable, like a nice girl, for two hours feels much shorter due to the positive experience. The quote highlights that our perception of time can vary depending on the context and our subjective evaluation, thus emphasizing the concept of relativity.

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By Albert Einstein

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