Who said “If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.”?

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Not Albert Einstein. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

What the research foundListed as misattributed to Albert Einstein; no source in their known works.

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“If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.” [Quotation attributed to Albert Einstein]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40740-if-you-are-out-to-describe-the-truth/

MLA

“If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.” Attributed to Albert Einstein. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40740-if-you-are-out-to-describe-the-truth/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.” Attributed to Albert Einstein. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40740-if-you-are-out-to-describe-the-truth/.

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