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“What vanity needs for its satisfaction is glory, and it's easy to have glory without power.”

Quote by Bertrand Russell

Book:The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell

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The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell

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Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, mathematician, and logician born on May 18, 1872, and died on February 2, 1970. He is known for his contributions to logic and mathematics, particularly in the fields of mathematical logic and philosophical analysis. His works spanned a wide range of subjects, including ethics, political philosophy, history, and literary criticism. more

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