3 7 2 D O C U M E N T S 4 0 1 , 4 0 2 F E B R U A R Y 1 9 2 9 401. On the Advancement of Jewish Talent[1] [Berlin, before 10 February 1929][2] in principle The necessary advancement of Jewish talent. For the most part, there is not so much a lack of the desirable professional activ- ity as a lack of adequate activity. Therefore I believe that professional placement of talented individuals is even more important than granting stipends the latter are useful only in special cases (on grounds of health, or when the work to be fostered is of such a nature that it does not allow any additional professional activity). Organization. A council consisting of nonexperts should have the initiative. There is no coun- cil that possesses universal expertise. Two or three responsible, intelligent, consci- entious men guided in writing by experts. The organization must from time to time very informally raise awareness of its existence with all recognized Jewish intellectual workers and request them to make suggestions with regard to the choice of candidates for stipends or professional placement for the particularly gifted and worthy. In this way attention would be drawn to the truly valuable, since everyone who is himself creative usually comes in contact with those in question. Then evaluations on the importance of the work, the possibility of a secondary occupation, need to be solicited from experts. A. Einstein[3] 402. From Wilhelm Ostwald[1] [Großbothen,] 10 February 1929 Dear Colleague, The deep and kind understanding that you showed for my papers on the theory of colors during the meeting of the Academy on January 31st, which raised the tem- perature at which they were received by the other colleagues by around 25°[2] has left me with a desire to introduce you to another side of this topic, which is likewise close to your inclinations, namely, its aesthetic aspect. My work has led me to the general equivalence that the Rule of Law = Harmony and its application to colors (and forms) that are ordered according to laws has giv- en me ample confirmation. I would ask you to consider the enclosed two image[s] as experiments in that sense,[3] and it would warm my heart if you could find a place for them in your home. With warm regards, yours truly, W. Ostwald