“It is clear that all the valuable things, material, spiritual, and moral, which we receive from society can be traced back through countless generations to certain creative individuals. The use of fire, the cultivation of edible plants, the steam engine—each was discovered by one man.”
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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 "It is clear that all the valuable things, material, spiritual,…," which centers on clear, valuable, things. 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 creativity and spirituality context.
When to use it
- Use "It is clear that all the valuable things, material, spiritual,…" in a creativity discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of clear with valuable 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.