March 23, 1951

Dear Solovine,

I thank you sincerely for your amiable letter and for the book by La Mettrie with your interesting Foreword. It is not easy to understand how cultured people of the 18th century found this book revolutionary. I read a part of it to my sister every evening. You would laugh if you could hear me stammer out the precious French sounds. The reader is also struck by the flowery rococo style, which contrasts so sharply with the heavy spirit of our time.

I sometimes wonder how Solo looks upon international political blunderings. Our outlook is probably different, for each is inclined to react most bitterly against what is close at hand.

All is well with us, but my sister’s condition has worsened in the inverval. She can scarcely pronounce an intelligible word, though her mind is still clear.

Cordial regards to you
Your         

A. Einstein