Words of Wisdom — June 27, 2014

Bertrand Russell on Certainty

“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” – Bertrand Russell

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“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” – Bertrand Russell

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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