Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

Summary

This quote by renowned philosopher Bertrand Russell speaks to the reluctance of people to engage in critical thinking. It suggests that many individuals avoid the mental effort and discomfort that comes with challenging their beliefs and assumptions. Instead, they often prefer to cling to their existing ideas, even if they are flawed or incorrect. Russell cheekily points out that people's aversion to thinking critically is so strong that they would rather figuratively "die" by sticking to their convictions rather than introspect and embrace the potential growth and transformation that comes from intellectual exploration.

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