“I used, when I was younger, to take my holidays walking. I would cover 25 miles a day, and when the evening came I had no need of anything to keep me from boredom, since the delight of sitting amply sufficed.”
Quote by Bertrand Russell
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Bertrand Russell's best: silhouettes in satire
This book compiles selected essays by the renowned philosopher and logician Bertrand Russell, focusing on his satirical style and insightful commentary on contemporary issues and societal norms. more
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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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