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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.
Likely origin: Man and His Gods
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This wording, beginning "Professor Smith has kindly submitted his book to me before…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on professor, smith, kindly. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to wisdom and life.
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- Use "Professor Smith has kindly submitted his book to me before…" in a wisdom discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of professor with smith 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.