“People like you and me never grow old. We never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born.”
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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 "People like you and me never grow old. We never…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on people, never, never. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to creativity and life.
When to use it
- Use "People like you and me never grow old. We never…" in a creativity discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of people with never 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.