Children, after being limbs of Satan in traditional theology and mysti…

Bertrand Russell
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Children, after being limbs of Satan in traditional theology and mystically illuminated angels in the minds of educational reformers, have reverted to being little devils; not theological demons inspired by the evil one, but scientific Freudian abominations inspired by the unconscious. ✨ Bertrand Russell (2009). Unpopular Essays, p.60, Routledge
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