“The prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by the Prohibition law. For nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced”
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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 prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on prestige, government, undoubtedly. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to leadership and wisdom.
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- Use "The prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by…" in a leadership discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of prestige with government in a lesson, essay, or editorial note before drawing a conclusion.
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