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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 "Those who have the privilege to know have the duty…," circulates under Einstein's name and focuses on privilege. No strong source for the exact text was found, so the page presents it as commonly attributed while still explaining its practical connection to wisdom and life.
When to use it
- Use "Those who have the privilege to know have the duty…" in a wisdom discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of privilege with life 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.