“In politics not only are leaders lacking, but the independence of spent and the sense of justice of the citizen have to a great extent declined.”
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Probable attribution
A source trail connects this quotation to Albert Einstein and The World as I See It, but the exact English wording has not been confirmed in a primary text. The attribution is therefore probable rather than definitive.
Likely origin: The World as I See It
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This page records the wording "In politics not only are leaders lacking, but the independence…," which centers on politics, leaders, lacking. A concrete trail points toward Einstein, but the exact English form remains unconfirmed; the page therefore labels it as attributed to him while preserving its leadership and wisdom context.
When to use it
- Use "In politics not only are leaders lacking, but the independence…" in a leadership discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of politics with leaders 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.