“The life of the individual has meaning only insofar as it aids in making the life of every living thing nobler and more beautiful. Life is sacred, that is to say, it is the supreme value, to which all other values are subordinate.”
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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 life of the individual has meaning only insofar as…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on individual, meaning, insofar. 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 motivation.
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- Use "The life of the individual has meaning only insofar as…" in a life discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of individual with meaning 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.