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“„Marea problemă cu lumea este că proștii și fanaticii sunt întotdeauna foarte siguri pe ei, în timp ce oamenii mai înțelepți, sunt plini de dubii.”

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Bertrand Russell
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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