What do you understand of Einstein’s nature from his conversations with his history teacher, his mathematics teacher and the head teacher?

Albert Einstein was not at all satisfied with the school education in Germany. It was completely outdated and unproductive. The History teacher considered that education was nothing more than learning dates and years of events. For Einstein education meant ideas. He didn’t see any point in learning dates. One could look up the dates in books.

Albert’s Mathematics teacher was different from other teachers. He had a very good opinion about Einstein. He was very cooperative and helpful. He willingly gave Albert the reference that he needed. This encounter revealed Albert’s character too. He showed his modesty by praising Mr Koch. He told Mr Koch that he enjoyed his class. Einstein didn’t like his school nor his teachers.

Einstein’s worst encounter was with the head teacher. He told Einstein to leave the school of his own accord. Albert didn’t take the insult lying down. He asked what crime he had committed. The head teacher replied that he had become a nuisance for others. Albert was very angry. He wanted to tell the head teacher what he thought of him and the school. But he kept quiet. He showed his contempt by not closing the door as was asked by the head teacher. Nor did he have even the last look at his school.