Quote by Bertrand Russell

What men want is not knowledge, but certainty.

What men want is not knowledge, but certainty.

Summary

This quote suggests that men do not merely seek knowledge or information, but rather they desire certainty and assurance in their understanding. It implies that the motivation behind men's pursuit of knowledge is to attain a firm sense of confidence and predictability in their lives. While knowledge can offer potential answers, it is the certainty that truly satisfies men's longing for security and control.

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Certainty

By Bertrand Russell

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