( This is a short story about Albert Einstein and his chauffeur. This was told to me by my friend Srinath, though later on I found out that this is fictitious.)
Albert Einstein. The name needs no introduction. He is the most respected scientist for toppling the view of the scientific community about the world around us with his 'theory of relativity'. As a scientist, he is invited to give lectures about his fascinating theories in various eminent universities. Einstein maintained a car along with chauffeur and drove all around to give lectures.
One day when Einstein was about to get down the car to give lecture at a university, the chauffeur dared to ask Einstein " Sir, I have attended almost all the lectures you had given and I 'm so well versed with your presentation that I know every word you are going speak today. With your permission I would like to present your lecture as Einstein before the audience. Please trust me and give me a chance."
Einstein was taken aback about what chauffeur had asked. Einstein did his own calculations about the pros and cons of this adventure like nobody recognized him around this university and this chauffeur can be trusted. After satisfying himself, Einstein agreed but warned about the question and answer section. The Chauffeur said " I wont let you down. Trust me".
Einstein and his chauffeur exchanged their suits. Einstein got down as a chauffeur and made way for chauffeur who is now the acting Einstein. The acting Einstein went on to the stage to deliver his lecture while real Einstein sat near the last rows of the seminar hall. The presentation went on quite very well. The acting Einstein was clarifying the queries remarkably well. The real Einstein was quite happy for this adventure.
Albert Einstein. The name needs no introduction. He is the most respected scientist for toppling the view of the scientific community about the world around us with his 'theory of relativity'. As a scientist, he is invited to give lectures about his fascinating theories in various eminent universities. Einstein maintained a car along with chauffeur and drove all around to give lectures.
One day when Einstein was about to get down the car to give lecture at a university, the chauffeur dared to ask Einstein " Sir, I have attended almost all the lectures you had given and I 'm so well versed with your presentation that I know every word you are going speak today. With your permission I would like to present your lecture as Einstein before the audience. Please trust me and give me a chance."
Einstein was taken aback about what chauffeur had asked. Einstein did his own calculations about the pros and cons of this adventure like nobody recognized him around this university and this chauffeur can be trusted. After satisfying himself, Einstein agreed but warned about the question and answer section. The Chauffeur said " I wont let you down. Trust me".
Einstein and his chauffeur exchanged their suits. Einstein got down as a chauffeur and made way for chauffeur who is now the acting Einstein. The acting Einstein went on to the stage to deliver his lecture while real Einstein sat near the last rows of the seminar hall. The presentation went on quite very well. The acting Einstein was clarifying the queries remarkably well. The real Einstein was quite happy for this adventure.
As the session was coming to an end, a professor who is the head of department has raised a query that stunned the real Einstein. He immediately understood that he can only answer this question and now his reputation is at stake. The acting Einstein after hearing the question chuckled and said " Professor ,I think it's quite simple question. Its so simple that even my chauffeur can answer this question!!!!". Everyone was stunned by this reply. He called his chauffeur, the real Einstein to clarify this doubt. The real Einstein rushed to stage and clarified it beyond any doubt.
That's how the chauffeur's presence of mind saved the reputation of the Einstein.
