Quote by Bertrand Russell

The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others.

The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those wh

Summary

This quote suggests that those who are seen as moral examples are often the ones who sacrifice their own personal enjoyment in order to meddle or restrict the enjoyment of others. It implies that there may be a certain moral superiority associated with denying oneself pleasure and actively interfering in the pleasures of others, possibly indicating a judgmental or controlling attitude. The quote challenges the conventional understanding of moral luminaries by questioning the motivations and actions underlying their perceived righteousness.

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By Bertrand Russell

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