Equation Quotes
If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut.
"If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut."— Albert Einstein
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Meaning of this quote
The playful formula combines work, recreation, and discretion as ingredients of success. It borrows mathematical notation for a humorous social observation.
Key takeaway:
Balance effort with play and thoughtful restraint.
Origin of the quote
Einstein’s reported 1929 interview with Samuel J. Woolf.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe interview documents the formula as a conversation, including an explanation of z. The post turns the exchange into one continuous statement.
