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Results from Michael Moncur's (Cynical) Quotations:

If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
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This is patently absurd; but whoever wishes to become a philosopher must learn not to be frightened by absurdities.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
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In the part of this universe that we know there is great injustice, and often the good suffer, and often the wicked prosper, and one hardly knows which of those is the more annoying.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
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The good life, as I conceive it, is a happy life. I do not mean that if you are good you will be happy - I mean that if you are happy you will be good.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
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In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
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The universe may have a purpose, but nothing we know suggests that, if so, this purpose has any similarity to ours.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)

Results from Laura Moncur's Motivational Quotations:

To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
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 (1872 - 1970), Unpopular Essays (1950), "Outline of Intellectual Rubbish"
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In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
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