Illustrates that knowing a person matters more than understa

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When someone said to Mrs. Albert Einstein, “I imagine that you understand all about Mr. Einstein’s theory of relativity,” Mrs. Einstein answered: “No, I don’t know much about that, but I do know Mr. Einstein.”

— Mrs. Albert Einstein (Elsa Einstein)

Also attributed to: Elsa Einstein, Mrs. Albert Einstein

The point

Illustrates that knowing a person matters more than understanding their achievements.

Scripture

John 17:3Philippians 3:101 John 2:3John 10:14

Audience

AdultsYouthSmall Group

Tone

Thoughtful · Uplifting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 49 words

Subjects

Faith Relationship When Relationships Knowledge Understanding Humility

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