Einstein explained his theory to me every day, and on my arrival I was fully convinced that he understood it.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Explaining a theory daily convinced the speaker of its clarity.
- In plain terms
- Hearing it every day made me believe it was understood.
- What can you take from it?
- Repeated explanation builds confidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you verify understanding?
Another view
Conviction does not guarantee actual understanding of the content.
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