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<p>In 1922, having just been crowned the winner of the 1921 Nobel Prize in physics, Albert Einstein travelled to Tokyo for a series of lectures. During the course of his speaking tour, a lone courier arrived at the Imperial Hotel to make a delivery and found himself face to face with the 20th century’s greatest theoretical physicist. Awe-struck, the courier refused a tip. Intent on repaying him, Einstein took a piece of hotel stationery on which he proffered these words of wisdom: “A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.” And thus, the German physicist’s lesser known Theory of Happiness was born.</p>
<p>Einstein reportedly told the courier to hold onto the note because it might be valuable someday – an understatement indeed. The apocryphal story has yielded a generous (albeit belated) tip, with the Theory of Happiness fetching US$1.56 million at auction. <a href="https://winners-auctions.com/en">Winner’s Auctions</a>, the Jerusalem-based auction house, had expected to net between US$5,000-$8,000. Explaining the meteoric jump in sales price, Meni Chadad, a Winner’s spokesman, said, “I think the value can be explained by the fact that the story behind it is so uplifting and inspiring, and because Einstein continues to be a global rock star long after his death.”</p>
<p><em>Images: Winner’s Auctions and Exhibitions</em></p>


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