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A source trail connects this quotation to Albert Einstein and p. 10, but the exact English wording has not been confirmed in a primary text. The attribution is therefore probable rather than definitive.
Likely origin: p. 10
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This page records the wording "The basic laws of the universe are simple, but because…," which centers on basic, universe, simple. 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 science and wisdom context.
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- Use "The basic laws of the universe are simple, but because…" in a science discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
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