Moral and intellectual requirements are inextricably intertwined. Evil passions make men incapable of seeing the truth, and false beliefs afford excuses for evil passions. If the world is to emerge, it requires both clear thinking and kindly feeling. It may be that neither will be learned except through utmost disaster, I hope this is not the case.
Source: Adaptation: An Autobiographical Epitome, by Bertrand Russell.
In: Portraits from Memory and Other Essays, 1956.
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Even people who usually appear gentle may, at unexpected moments, reveal a strong attachment or passion for certain matters, and this can be surprising. Such attachments or passions pose no problem when they are directed toward something good, but when they are based on prejudice or factual misunderstanding, they cannot be overlooked.
For example, prejudice or misperception directed toward certain groups or nationalities often gives rise to serious friction.
The words from "Today's Russell," "the world requires both clear thinking and kindly feeling," are highly suggestive. Russell's concern that "neither will be learned except through utmost disaster” may well become a reality. The reason is that, although "clear thinking" and "kindness toward others" are each often emphasized individually, few people underscore both at the same time, as Russell did. As a result, it becomes difficult for problems to move toward actual resolution.
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Source: Adaptation: An Autobiographical Epitome, by Bertrand Russell.
In: Portraits from Memory and Other Essays, 1956.
* a brief comment:
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For example, prejudice or misperception directed toward certain groups or nationalities often gives rise to serious friction.
The words from "Today's Russell," "the world requires both clear thinking and kindly feeling," are highly suggestive. Russell's concern that "neither will be learned except through utmost disaster” may well become a reality. The reason is that, although "clear thinking" and "kindness toward others" are each often emphasized individually, few people underscore both at the same time, as Russell did. As a result, it becomes difficult for problems to move toward actual resolution.
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#Bertrand_Russell