“the real purpose of socialism is precisely to overcome and advance beyond the predatory phase of human development”
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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 real purpose of socialism is precisely to overcome and…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on purpose, socialism, precisely. 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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