Quote by Albert Einstein

If my theory of relativity is proven successful, Germany will claim me as a German and France will declare me a citizen of the world. Should my theory prove untrue, France will say that I am a German, and Germany will declare that I am a Jew.

If my theory of relativity is proven successful, Germany wil

Summary

This quote by Albert Einstein highlights the political complexities faced by individuals who challenge existing scientific beliefs. Einstein, a German-born Jew, acknowledges the potential consequences of his theory of relativity. He suggests that if his theory is successful, Germany will proudly claim him as one of their own, while France will see his achievements as representative of global citizenship. However, should his theory be proven untrue, both countries will revert to prejudiced views based on his nationality and religious background, showcasing the prevalent discrimination during that time.

By Albert Einstein

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Every Night and every MornSome to Misery are born.Every Morn

Every Night and every MornSome to Misery are born.Every Morn and every NightSome are born to Sweet Delight,Some are born to Endless Night.

Poverty

My key to dealing with stress is simple: just stay cool and

My key to dealing with stress is simple: just stay cool and stay focused.

I grew up on a farm in a small town where you do or say one

I grew up on a farm in a small town where you do or say one thing and everybody knows about it. You see it happen, there's always the town gossip - 'Oh did you hear about so and so, or did you hear what went on in this household?' So I learned at a very young age just to keep my mouth shut.

Garrett Hedlund

Age

There ARE people who won't customarily eat an entire row of

There ARE people who won't customarily eat an entire row of cookies, or hear food calling their name from other rooms, or who don't grind up food in the garbage disposal for fear of eating it, or get it back out of the garbage so they could eat it. Of course, my binge eating was just a cover-up for the larger issue: Trying to fill the emptiness

Humor Funny Self Help Inspirational Psychology Eating Disorders Binge Eating Feeling Empty

It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer p

It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer praise the living.

Death

Those who have never known the deep intimacy and the intense

Those who have never known the deep intimacy and the intense companionship of happy mutual love have missed the best thing that life has to give.

Bertrand Russell

Life Love Amity Companionship

Religion is the frozen thought of man out of which they buil

Religion is the frozen thought of man out of which they build temples.

Jiddu Krishnamurti

Religion

Why does a man take it for granted that a girl who flirts wi

Why does a man take it for granted that a girl who flirts with him wants him to kiss her -- when, nine times out of ten, she only wants him to want to kiss her?

Men & Women

The world only goes round by misunderstanding.

The world only goes round by misunderstanding.

Charles Baudelaire

Understanding

Gossiping and lying go hand in hand.

Gossiping and lying go hand in hand.

Gossip

Style is not neutral; it gives moral directions.

Style is not neutral; it gives moral directions.

Style

And then something invisible snapped insider her, and that w

And then something invisible snapped insider her, and that which had come together commenced to fall apart.

Depressing Wise