Quote by Bertrand Russell

You may, if you are an old-fashioned schoolmaster, wish to consider yourself full of universal benevolence and at the same time derive great pleasure from caning boys. In order to reconcile these two desires you have to persuade yourself that caning

You may, if you are an old-fashioned schoolmaster, wish to c

Summary

is a necessary disciplinary measure taken in the best interests of the boys, despite the physical pain it may inflict. This quote highlights the conflicting nature of human emotions and the capacity for individuals to justify their actions through self-deception. It suggests that it is possible for someone to rationalize their pleasure in inflicting pain by convincing themselves that it serves a greater purpose, even if it contradicts their professed benevolence. This quote sheds light on the complexity of human morality and the potential for individuals to manipulate their own beliefs in order to reconcile conflicting desires.

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