Quote by Bertrand Russell
The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he w

The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history. – Bertrand Russell

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I believe in using words, not fists. I believe in my outrage knowing people are living in boxes on the street. I believe in honesty. I believe in a good time. I believe in good food. I believe in sex. – Bertrand Russell

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Food
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Organic life, we are told, has developed gradually from the protozoon to the philosopher, and this development, we are assured, is indubitably an advance. Unfortunately it is the philosopher, not the protozoon, who gives us this assurance. – Bertrand Russell

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Evolution
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Americans are blessed with great plenty we are a generous people and we have a moral obligation to assist those who are suffering from poverty, disease, war and famine. – Adam Schiff

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There never was a truly great man that was not at the same time truly virtuous. – Benjamin Franklin

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I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened. – Mark Twain

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Thought is subversive and revolutionary, destructive and terrible, Thought is merciless to privilege, established institutions, and comfortable habit. Thought is great and swift and free. – Bertrand Russell

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If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee. – Abraham Lincoln

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The beginning is the most important part of the work. – Plato

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I think its a terrible shame that politics has become show business. – Sydney Pollack

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A reconciled friend is a double enemy. – Proverb

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