Existence Of Matter
AS Berkeley, the celebrated author of the Immaterial Theory, was one
morning musing in the cloisters of Dublin College, an acquaintance came
up to him, and, seeing him rapt in contemplation, hit him a smart rap on
the shoulder with his cane. The dean starting, called out, What's the
matter? His acquaintance, looking him steadily in the face, replied,
No matter, Berkeley.