A rational animal

Man is a rational animal — so at least I have been told. Throughout a long life, I have looked diligently for evidence in favour of this statement, but so far I have not had the good fortune to come across it, though I have searched in many countries spread over three continents.

Unpopular Essays (1950)
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)

 

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