We approached an endless number of individuals; with singularly little success among the rich:
'Oh yes', they said more often than not, 'we think that you are doing a wonderful work. We entirely believe in it and wish it success. But, of course, we already have so many commitments ...'
Source: The Autobiography of Bertrand Russell, v.3 chap. 4
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