If my theory of relativity is proven correct, Germany will claim me as a German and… — Albert Einstein
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.
1929
★ 1.9Provenance
Current citation
Einstein, Albert. "Einstein on Classifications." New York Times, 16 Feb. 1930.
Original citation
Einstein, Albert. Address in Paris. c. Dec. 1929, Sorbonne, Paris, France.
