Quote by Bertrand Russell, Nobel Lecture,

With civilized men..., it is, I think, chiefly love of excitement which makes the populace applaud when war breaks out; the emotion is exactly the same as at a football match, although the results are sometimes somewhat more serious.

With civilized men..., it is, I think, chiefly love of excit

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This quote suggests that in society, it is the love for excitement that drives people to celebrate and support wars, similar to how they cheer during a football match. Despite the potentially severe consequences of war, the emotional response from the populace is akin to the thrill experienced during a sporting event. The quote highlights the sometimes perverse fascination with conflict in civilized societies, where people's desire for excitement leads them to overlook the seriousness of war.

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By Bertrand Russell, Nobel Lecture,

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