So long as there are men, there will be wars.

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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 "So long as there are men, there will be wars.," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on the central claim. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to justice and wisdom.

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  • Use "So long as there are men, there will be wars." in a justice discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
  • Compare its treatment of justice with wisdom 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.