THE JEW AND THE CROSS
“I am told,” said the Kaiser, “that you are a very poor man, and the only support of your aged parents. Because of your poverty you shall have your choice between taking the Iron Cross or a hundred marks.”
“Your Majesty,” inquired the hero, “what is the Cross worth in money?”
“Not much,” said the Emperor. “It is the honor that makes it valuable. It is worth perhaps two marks.”
“Very well, then,” said Einstein, drawing himself up to his full height and saluting. “I will take the Iron Cross and ninety-eight marks in cash!”