“It is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry; for this delicate little plant, aside from stimulation, stands mainly in need of freedom. Without this it goes to wrack and ruin without fail.”
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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 "It is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on nothing, short, miracle. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to honesty and wisdom.
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- Use "It is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that…" in a honesty discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of nothing with short 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.