“The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share in this defense are the constitutional rights secure.”
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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 strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on strength, constitution, entirely. 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 strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination…" in a leadership discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of strength with constitution 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.