By an application of the theory of relativity to the taste of readers, today in Germany I am called a German man of science, and in England I am represented as a Swiss Jew. If my theory of relativity is proven correct, Germany will claim me as a German and France will declare that I am 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. When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
To do easily what is difficult for others is the mark of talent. To do what is impossible for talent is the mark of genius. Back to Top Some Definitions and Quotations are from Microsoft Bookshelf '98. All rights reserved. Electronic version licensed from INSO Corporation.