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lilwilly

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Sep 21, 2002 15:40

"I have encouraged in the expression of liberal views, or have terrified with the knowledge of what modern weapons can do. It is not much, but if everybody did as much this Earth would soon be a paradise. Consider for a moment what our planet is and what it might be. At present, for most, there is toil and hunger, constant danger, more hatred than ( Read more... )

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cube00_2000 September 21 2002, 16:53:12 UTC

Is this the early or later Russell?

lilwilly September 21 2002, 21:39:24 UTC

This is actually the very last several lines of the very last publication of his.

kinz4 September 21 2002, 21:36:21 UTC

sigh. i don't even know what to say to that except that i sincerely hope it is only a matter of time. we, as a species, have so much potential to make this world a truly great place to inhabit...if we only knew.

lilwilly September 21 2002, 21:57:27 UTC

Eh, well, I'm apparently pessimistic and not in too good a mood right now so whatever I'd have to say would just be depressing. Maybe I'll write later.

kinz4 September 21 2002, 22:30:09 UTC

well, it's a good thing i caught this before closing up shop for the evening! before i kick it to bed, i'll say: you rock my world, bill. while my world (like your world) may look bleak...it's always nice to know that at least one person out there can still rock it! you mean something to someone...don't ever forget that.

lilwilly September 23 2002, 23:30:51 UTC

Well, I suppose all I have to say right now is "thank you". :)