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“There seems scarcely any limit to what could be done in the way of producing a good world, if only men would use science wisely.”

Quote by Bertrand Russell

Book:What I Believe

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This book compiles insights and perspectives on life, ethics, and spirituality from a diverse range of thinkers and writers. It offers a compilation of individual beliefs and values, providing readers with a wide array of viewpoints on what constitutes truth and meaning in life. 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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