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Boredom is... a vital problem for the moralist, since half the sin

Boredom is… a vital problem for the moralist, since half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it. – Bertrand Russell

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The most savage controversies are about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way. – Bertrand Russell

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Man is a credulous animal, and must believe something in the absence of good grounds for belief, he will be satisfied with bad ones. – Bertrand Russell

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When the entertainers of the Right arent declaring their disgust with President Obama for groveling before foreign potentates, theyre pretending to fear him as a left-wing thug, an exemplar of what they call the Chicago way. – Thomas Frank

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It is because I believe that it is in the power of such nations to lead the world back into the paths of peace that I propose to devote myself to explaining what, in my opinion, can and should be done to banish the fear of war that hangs so heavily over the world. – Arthur Henderson

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That might have a lot to do with it, but you know, I probably dont show fear, but I suffer from fear like everyone else. – Steve Irwin

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As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it. – Chanakya

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Its simply a matter of doing what you do best and not worrying about what the other fellow is going to do. – John R. Amos

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A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success. – Joyce Brothers

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