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Sir Bertrand Russell's Ten Commandments
Do not feel absolutely certain of anything.
Do not think it worthwhile to proceed by concealing evidence, for the evidence will surely come to light.
Never try to discourage thinking, for you are sure to succeed.
When you meet with opposition, even if it should be from your husband, or your child, endeavor to overcome it by argument and not by authority, for a victory dependent upon authority is unreal and illusory.
Have no respect for authority of others, for there are always contrary authorities to be found.
Do not use power to suppress opinion you think are pernicious, for if you do the opinions will surely suppress you.
Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.
Find more pleasure in intelligent dissent than in passive agreement, for, if you value intelligence as you should, the former implies a deeper agreement than the latter.
Be scrupulously truthful, even if the truth is inconvenient, for it is more inconvenient when you try to conceal it.
Do not feel envious of the happiness of those who live in a fool's paradise, for only a fool will think that it is happiness.
It's a long...long walk to freedom. Good luck in your life....
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Last updated: Ides of September, 2002
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