It is clear that thought is not free if the profession of certain opinions makes it impossible to earn a living.
¶ "Free Thought and Official Propaganda," lecture, South Place Institute, London (24 Mar 1922)
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
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Hat tip to Dave Newman, who spotted the cite here (and who also discovered problems with commenting).
Posted by *** Dave | January 7, 2008 10:45 AM