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Quote by Bertrand Russell
One should respect public opinion insofar as is necessary to avoid

One should respect public opinion insofar as is necessary to avoid starvation and keep out of prison, but anything that goes beyond this is voluntary submission to an unnecessary tyranny. – Bertrand Russell

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Neither a man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or to think sanely under the influence of a great fear. – Bertrand Russell

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Ive got tremendous respect for different cultures, for the food and everything. – Ian Rush

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There are some people whose opinion I value and respect and it would be very bothersome if I forfeited their respect. But the general public? Im not preoccupied with the opinions of others. – Conrad Black

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Although a lot of pain for a little screen time Shaving legs, waxing eyebrows, high heels, trying to put on a bra, losing weight because womens clothes are SO revealing – Ladies you have my respect. – Lou Diamond Phillips

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I understand the Second Amendment. I respect the Second Amendment. I think we need to use common sense tools to keep the American people safe, to keep our streets safe. – Eric Holder

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