When I come to my own beliefs, I find myself quite unable to discern any purpose in the universe, and still more unable to wish to discern one. (Bertrand Russell)

When I come to my own beliefs, I find myself quite unable to discern any purpose in the universe, and still more unable to wish to discern one.

Bertrand Russell

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