How ten famous people reacted when they were invited to a party:

1 Archimedes was buoyant.

2 Boyle said he was under too much pressure.

3 Ohm resisted the invitation, at first.

4 Darwin said he would have to see what evolved.

5 Edison said it would be an illuminating experience.

6 Marie Curie radiated enthusiasm.

7 Wilbur Wright accepted provided that he and Orville could get a flight.

8 Morse replied: "I`II be there on the dot; can't stop now, must dash"

9 Said Einstein: "Attending your party would be relatively simple."

10 "To sum up," said Ramanujan,"my chances of coming are zero."