I resolved from the beginning of my quest that I would not be misled by sentiment and desire into beliefs for which there was no good evidence. (Bertrand Russell)

I resolved from the beginning of my quest that I would not be misled by sentiment and desire into beliefs for which there was no good evidence.

Bertrand Russell

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