At a reception at the National Academy of Sciences on Constitution Avenue, which now boasts the world's most interesting statue of Einstein, a twelve foot high, full-length bronze figure of him reclining, he listened to long speeches from honorees, including Prince Albert I of Monaco, who was an avid oceanographer, a North Carolina scholar of hookworms, and a man who had invented a solar stove. As the evening droned on Einstein turned to a Dutch diplomat seated next him and said, I've just developed a new theory of eternity.
At a gathering held at the National Academy of Sciences, celebrated for its remarkable twelve-foot statue of Einstein, attendees listened to various honorees give speeches. Among the speakers was Prince Albert I of Monaco, known for his passion for oceanography, a scholar focusing on hookworms from North Carolina, and an inventor of a solar stove. The evening featured lengthy addresses that seemed to stretch on endlessly.
Amidst this formal setting, Einstein turned to a Dutch diplomat near him and, in a moment of levity, remarked about having developed a new theory of eternity. This whimsical comment highlights both his intellect and his ability to inject humor even in a serious atmosphere, showcasing the multifaceted personality of this renowned scientist.
