Quote by Bertrand Russell

Real life is, to most men, a long second-best, a perpetual compromise between the ideal and the possible; but the world of pure reason ;knows no compromise, no practical limitations, no barrier to the creative activity.

Real life is, to most men, a long second-best, a perpetual c

Summary

This quote suggests that in reality, people often have to settle for less than their ideal circumstances and constantly make compromises. However, in the realm of pure reason and imagination, there are no boundaries or limitations, allowing for endless creative possibilities without any need for practicality or compromise. The quote highlights the stark difference between the limitations of everyday life and the boundless potential of the mind's ability to create and envision.

By Bertrand Russell

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