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ideological extremes in Germany had affected Einstein sadly during the
Gradually complete absorptfon in the regularities of the
universe began to be difficult for him. More and more the
anarchy of the human world pushed him fnto the fareground,
With brutal force it slowly but surely.laid clafm to a
greater or lesser part of his intellectual energy. 89
The Director continued his persuasions, and not in the best of temper,
so that Dr. Einstein finally suggested tht if the Director preferred,
he would surrender his appointment at the Institute. Flexneris persua- '
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sions ceased.
But Mrs. Einstein did attempt to set the public record straight
by preparing a statment for br husband to give to the press. Early in
August the Reuspapers carried a dispetch fron'Khock, Belgium in which
Dr. Einstein
deplored the nmrous unfounded reports regarding his future
activities, particularly concerning his contracts wf th.. .
universities.
*My obligations,* he said, 'for the coming season are as fol-
lows: First, I have a pemnent contract to lecture at the
Abraham Flemer Institute at Princeton. Second, I have ae-
cepted a chair at the collGge de Prance. Third, I am engaged
to lecture in Madrid. The Pzris and kdri d engagements are
for April and May, 1934. Fourth, I have been invited So lec-
ture next spring at Christ Church College, Odord. All other
reports are devoid of foundation. 91
There was no ceremony as the Institute for Advanced Study opened
at the beginning of October, 1933. On Sunday, the lst, Flexner wt the
three prcfessars of ri.c Institute who were present in Princeton, not at
his own off ice at 20 Nassau Street, but, in Veblenl s large and pleasant
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study In Fine Hall, No record exists of Ghat was said; the incident is . - .
merely mzntioned in Flexnerts autobiography. Much of the sting left by
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