“The only justifiable purpose of political institutions is to ensure the unhindered development of the individual.”
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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 only justifiable purpose of political institutions is to ensure…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on justifiable, purpose, political. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to motivation and leadership.
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- Use "The only justifiable purpose of political institutions is to ensure…" in a motivation discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of justifiable with purpose 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.