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Attribution note
No reliable primary or scholarly source confirms this exact wording as Albert Einstein's. It is widely circulated under his name and is listed as commonly attributed.
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This wording, beginning "Brief is this existence, as a visit in a strange…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on brief, existence, visit. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to wisdom and life.
When to use it
- Use "Brief is this existence, as a visit in a strange…" in a wisdom discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of brief with existence in a lesson, essay, or editorial note before drawing a conclusion.
- Before sharing it as Einstein's exact words, display the attribution caveat and follow the evidence link recorded on the page.