Einstein has nothing to say

Albert Einstein attended a dinner where he received an award. Although he was not scheduled to speak, the audience pleaded for him to do so. Einstein stood and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I am very sorry, but I have nothing to say.” Einstein sat down, but rose a few seconds later and added, “In case I do have something to say, I’ll come back.” (Today in the Word, September, 1998, p. 1).