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It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.
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About This Quote
The saying circulates as a modest explanation for success at difficult tasks, emphasizing persistence over innate brilliance. It is commonly credited to Albert Einstein, but the earliest located appearances are decades after his death and provide no primary source.
Interpretation
The quote frames problem-solving ability as largely a matter of sustained effort and endurance rather than exceptional intelligence.
Variations
It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer.
Misattributions
- Albert Einstein
