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Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

Ceux qui vivent, ce sont ceux qui luttent… Car le plus lourd fardeau, c’est d’exister sans vivre. Those that live, are those that fight… For the heaviest burden is to exist without living. From “Taches” by Victor Hugo in 1853 (Thank you to Will...

Bertrand Russell’s Decalogue (1951)

More here & here. 1. Do not feel absolutely certain of anything. 2. Do not think it worthwhile to proceed by concealing evidence, for the evidence is sure to come to light. 3. Never try to discourage thinking for you are sure to succeed. 4. When you meet with...
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