“The practice of inhibiting impulses, which is to a great extent necessary to civilized life, makes mistakes easier, by preventing experience of the actions to which a desire would otherwise lead, and by often causing the inhibited impulses themselves to be unnoticed or quickly forgotten.”
Quote by Bertrand Russell
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The Analysis of Mind: Top Philosophy Collections
This book is a curated collection of philosophical essays and studies that delve into the intricacies of the human mind, exploring various theories and perspectives on consciousness, cognition, and mental processes. more
Author
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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