“The young, no doubt, make mistakes; but the old, when they try to think for them, make even greater mistakes.”
Quote by Bertrand Russell
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Mortals and Others: American Essays 1931-35
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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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