“Every one who is seriously involved in the pursuit of science becomes convinced that a spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe-a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.”
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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 "Every one who is seriously involved in the pursuit of…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on seriously, involved, pursuit. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to science and spirituality.
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- Use "Every one who is seriously involved in the pursuit of…" in a science discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of seriously with involved in a lesson, essay, or editorial note before drawing a conclusion.
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