Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: The fortunate must not be restrained in the exercise of tyranny over the unfortunate.

Quote by Bertrand Russell

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Many people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

Many people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

The observer, when he seems to himself to be observing a stone, is really, if...

The observer, when he seems to himself to be observing a stone, is really, if...

I believe in using words, not fists... I believe in my outrage knowing people are...

I believe in using words, not fists... I believe in my outrage knowing people are...

Machines are worshipped because they are beautiful, and valued because they confer power; they are...

Machines are worshipped because they are beautiful, and valued because they confer power; they are...

If we could all live solitary and without labor, we could all enjoy this ecstasy...

If we could all live solitary and without labor, we could all enjoy this ecstasy...

Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

Obscenity is whatever happens to shock some elderly and ignorant magistrate.

Obscenity is whatever happens to shock some elderly and ignorant magistrate.

Real love hurts, real love makes you totally open and vulnerable. Real love will take...

Real love hurts, real love makes you totally open and vulnerable. Real love will take...

Every philosophical problem, when it is subjected to the necessary analysis and justification, is found...

Every philosophical problem, when it is subjected to the necessary analysis and justification, is found...

Love as a relation between men and women was ruined by the desire to make...

Love as a relation between men and women was ruined by the desire to make...

It's a waste of energy to be angry with a man who behaves badly, just...

It's a waste of energy to be angry with a man who behaves badly, just...

Some 'advanced thinkers' are of the opinion that anyone who differs from the conventional opinion...

Some 'advanced thinkers' are of the opinion that anyone who differs from the conventional opinion...

No man can be a good teacher unless he has feelings of warm affection toward...

No man can be a good teacher unless he has feelings of warm affection toward...

Many a man will have the courage to die gallantly, but will not have the...

Many a man will have the courage to die gallantly, but will not have the...

To a modern mind, it is difficult to feel enthusiastic about a virtuous life if...

To a modern mind, it is difficult to feel enthusiastic about a virtuous life if...

I had supposed until that time that it was quite common for parents to love...

I had supposed until that time that it was quite common for parents to love...

The purpose of life is the expansion of happiness.

The purpose of life is the expansion of happiness.

Ants and savages put strangers to death.

Ants and savages put strangers to death.

According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death....

According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death....

Do not fear death... only the unlived life. You don't have to live forever; You...

Do not fear death... only the unlived life. You don't have to live forever; You...