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Bertrand Russell

(1872—1970)

British philosopher

War does not determine who is right--only who is left.

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Bertrand Russell

(1872-1970) English philosopher One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important. www.english-slang.com

Bertrand Russell

(1872-1970), The Observer, 1925 Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do so. www.english-slang.com

Edward Morgan Forster

(1879-1970) British writer Most quarrels are inevitable at the time; incredible afterward. www.english-slang.com

Edward Morgan Forster

(1879-1970) British writer I would rather be a coward than brave because people hurt you when you are brave. www.english-slang.com

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Albert Einstein

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.

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