Quote by Bertrand Russell

Indignation is a submission of our thoughts, but not of our desires.

Indignation is a submission of our thoughts, but not of our

Summary

This quote suggests that when we feel indignation, we may suppress the outward expression of our desires, but our inner desires or wishes still remain unchanged. It implies that, despite the outward submission of our thoughts to societal norms or expectations, our true desires persist beneath the surface. This quote hints at the complex nature of human emotions and the inner conflicts we may face when our thoughts do not align with our desires.

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Anger

By Bertrand Russell

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