“The health of society thus depends quite as much on the independence of the individuals composing it as on their close political cohesion.”
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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 "The health of society thus depends quite as much on…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on health, society, depends. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to life and leadership.
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- Use "The health of society thus depends quite as much on…" in a life discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of health with society 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.