interested in, telling a joke, offering him or her chance to show off, etc.
(2) From this example do you know what kind of person Einstein was?
---He was kind, considerate, interested in children.
(3) How do you understand Einstein's nodding?
---He was not upset about the fact that the young man pointed out his wrong way of playing, He was modest and easy to get along with.
(4) Do you think that daily matter show a person's character?
(二) Lines 10--16
1. Language Points
the personality that was Einstein = the personality which was the most striking characteristic of Einstein.
a) <additional example> the military genius that was Napoleon
He was the only person O knew who had come to terms with himself and the world around him. = Of all the persons I knew he was the only one who was at peace with himself and the outside world because he accepted the world as it was and knew his limits as a human being.
He knew there were answers beyond his intellectual reach. = He knew that the universe had more mysteries than he ever hope to solve, great as his intellectual capabilities were.
He was content to go as far as he could. = He was satisfied with what he could achieve and would desire nothing beyond his reach.
2. Questions for Discussion
(1) Do you know how personality is formed?
---It depends on many factors, e.g. genetic background, education, living surroundings, influential persons, etc.
(2) What does " he had come to terms with the would around him" mean?
---He accepted the world as it was and didn't fight against things he couldn't change.
(3) What does "be content to go as far as one could " mean?
---Work hard and go as far as one can, be satisfied with what one could achieve. This is a philosophy of life.
(三) Lines 17--21
1. Language Points
He was beyond any pretension. = He was completely sincere and honest without the slightest intention to show off.
2. Questions for Discussion
(1) Do you know why he was free from these emotions?
---He had come to terms with himself and the world around him. He was interested only in his work, and not in these worldly distractions.
(2) How do you know that he was a great person who disliked showing off. He used inexpensive stationary to write to people of high rank, without feeling ashamed.
