In his graveside tribute to a famous Dutch scientist Albert Einstein didn rsquo t mention their scientific disputes Instead he recalled the ldquo never-failing kindness rdquo of Hendrik A Lorentz a beloved physicist known for his easy manner and fair treatment of others ldquo Everyone followed him gladly rdquo Einstein said ldquo for they felt he never set out to dominate but always simply to be of use rdquo Lorentz inspired scientists to put aside political prejudice and work together especially after World War I ldquo Even before the war was over rdquo Einstein said of his fellow Nobel Prize
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