Bertrand Russell Quotes

We have, in fact, two kinds of morality side by side; one which we preach but do not practise, and another which we practise but seldom preach.

Bertrand Russell

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• I was a wayward child, very passionate and very determined. If I made up my mind to do something, there was no stopping me.

  

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• All, all for immortality,Love like the light silently wrapping all.

  

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• We have, in fact, two kinds of morality side by side; one which we preach but do not practise, and another which we practise but seldom preach.

  

  Bertrand Russell