Quote by Albert Einstein

Dear mother! Today a joyful notice. H. A. Lorentz has telegraphed me that the English expeditions have really proven the deflection of light at the sun.

Dear mother! Today a joyful notice. H. A. Lorentz has telegr

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In this quote, the speaker is excitedly informing their mother about a significant scientific discovery. They mention receiving a telegram from H. A. Lorentz, a Dutch physicist, who confirms that the deflection of light at the sun has been proven by English expeditions. This likely refers to the confirmation of Einstein's theory of general relativity, which predicted that gravity bends light around massive objects like the sun. The quote's brevity conveys the speaker's enthusiasm and eagerness to share this groundbreaking news with their mother.

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