If we were all given by magic power to read each other's thoughts, I suppose the first effect would be to dissolve all friendships. (Bertrand Russell)

If we were all given by magic power to read each other's thoughts, I suppose the first effect would be to dissolve all friendships.

Bertrand Russell

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