Albert Einstein, widely regarded as one of the most influential and
best known scientists of all time, was once traveling from Princeton
on a train when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the
tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, the famous
physicist reached in his vest pocket. He couldn't find his ticket, so
he reached in his trouser pockets. It wasn't there, so he looked in
his briefcase but couldn't find it. Then he looked in the seat beside
him. He still couldn't find it.
The conductor said, "Dr. Einstein, I know who you are. We all know
who you are. I'm sure you bought a ticket. Don't worry about it."
Einstein nodded appreciatively. The conductor then continued down the
aisle punching tickets. As he was ready to move to the next car, he
turned around and saw the great physicist down on his hands and knees
looking under his seat for his ticket.
The conductor rushed back and said, "Dr. Einstein, don't worry, I
know who you are. No problem. You don't need a ticket. I'm sure you
bought one."
Einstein looked at him and said, "Young man, I too know who I am.
What I don't know is where I'm going."
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Mahesh
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