Official morality has always been oppressive and negative: it has said…

Bertrand Russell
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Official morality has always been oppressive and negative: it has said thou shalt not, and has not troubled to investigate the effect of activities not forbidden by the code. ✨ Bertrand Russell (2004). Sceptical Essays, p.99, Psychology Press
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Official morality has always been oppressive and negative: it has said thou shalt not, and has not troubled to investigate the effect of activities not forbidden by the code. ✨ Bertrand Russell (2004). Sceptical Essays, p.99, Psychology Press

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