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Albert Einstein had a wholesome disregard for the tyranny of custom. Once as a guest of honor at a dinner given for him by the President of Swarthmore College he was called on for a speech. He said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I am very sorry but I have nothing to say” and sat down. A few seconds later he stood back up and said, “In case I do have something to say, I’ll come back.” Six months later he wired the President of the college with the message: “Now I have something to say.” Another dinner was held and Einstein made a speech.
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