There are two important things for full success in life:

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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 "There are two important things for full success in life:," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on important, things, success. 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 "There are two important things for full success in life:" in a life discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
  • Compare its treatment of important with things in a lesson, essay, or editorial note before drawing a conclusion.
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