Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The beginning of wisdom

Fear is the main source of superstition,
    and one of the main sources of cruelty.
        To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.

            Bertrand Russell, Unpopular Essays, An Outline of Intellectual Rubbish

 

 

 

 

 

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