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Bertrand Russell (Quote)

Bertrand Russell (Quote)


"My own view on religion is that of Lucretius [Roman philosopher, c. 99-55 BCE]. I regard it as a disease born of fear and as a source of untold misery to the human race."

—Bertrand Russell, "Has Religion Made Useful Contributions to Civilization?" (1930)

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