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In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited
Their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor.

Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he
Struggles with Parkinson’s disease. But the Charlotte leaders
Said, "We don’t expect a major address. Just come and let us
Honor you." So he agreed.

After wonderful things were said about him, Dr. Graham stepped
To the rostrum, looked at the crowd, and said, "I'm reminded
Today of Albert Einstein, the great physicist who this month has
Been honored by Time magazine as the Man of the Century.

Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train when the
Conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every
Passenger. When he came to Einstein, Einstein reached in his
Vest pocket. He couldn't find his ticket, so he reached in his
Trouser pockets. It wasn't there, so he looked in his briefcase
But couldn't find it. Then he looked in the seat beside him.
He still couldn't find it.

The conductor said, "Dr. Einstein, I know who you are. We all
Know who you are. I'm sure you bought a ticket. Don't worry
About it." Einstein nodded appreciatively.

The conductor continued down the aisle punching tickets. As he
Was ready to move to the next car, he turned around and saw the
Great physicist down on his hands and knees looking under his
Seat for his ticket.

The conductor rushed back and said, "Dr. Einstein,
Dr. Einstein, don't worry, I know who you are. No problem.
You don't need a ticket. I'm sure you bought one."

Einstein looked at him and said,
"Young man, I too, know who I am.
What I don't know is where I'm going."

Having said that Billy Graham continued, "See the suit I'm
Wearing? It's a brand new suit. My wife, my children, and my
Grandchildren are telling me I've gotten a little slovenly in my
Old age. I used to be a bit more fastidious. So I went out and
Bought a new suit for this luncheon and one more occasion.

You know what that occasion is? This is the suit in which I'll
Be buried. But when you hear I'm dead, I don't want you to
Immediately remember the suit I'm wearing. I want you to
Remember this:

I not only know who I am...


I also know where I'm going."