“I cannot conceive of a great scientist without this profound faith: Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.”
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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 "I cannot conceive of a great scientist without this profound…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on cannot, conceive, great. 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 "I cannot conceive of a great scientist without this profound…" in a science discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of cannot with conceive 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.