This, however, is a passing nightmare; in time the earth will become a…

Bertrand Russell
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This, however, is a passing nightmare; in time the earth will become again incapable of supporting life, and peace will return. ✨ Bertrand Russell (1992). The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell, 1903-1959, p.459, Psychology Press
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This, however, is a passing nightmare; in time the earth will become again incapable of supporting life, and peace will return. ✨ Bertrand Russell (1992). The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell, 1903-1959, p.459, Psychology Press

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