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A source trail connects this quotation to Albert Einstein and 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., but the exact English wording has not been confirmed in a primary text. The attribution is therefore probable rather than definitive.
Likely origin: 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.
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This page records the wording "Liebe Mutter! Heute eine freudige Nachricht. H. A. Lorentz hat…," which centers on liebe, mutter, heute. A concrete trail points toward Einstein, but the exact English form remains unconfirmed; the page therefore labels it as attributed to him while preserving its wisdom and life context.
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- Use "Liebe Mutter! Heute eine freudige Nachricht. H. A. Lorentz hat…" in a wisdom discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
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