The child brought up without fear will be truthful, not in virtue of a moral effort, but because it will never occur to him to be otherwise. The child who has been treated wisely and kindly has a frank look in the eyes, and a fearless demeanour even with strangers.
Source: Bertrand Russell: On Education, especially in early childhood, 1926, Pt. 2： Education of character, chap. 8: Truthfulness
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Most people were likely cute and innocent when they were young, but unfortunately, in any era, a certain percentage of people grow up acquiring all sorts of cunning. Among them, those with a strong desire for power either become politicians or aim for positions where they can wield authority outside of politics. It is these 'end results of such people' who dominate the media day and night
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