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I believe in evil. It is the property of all those who are certain of truth. Despair and fanaticism are only differing manifestations of evil.

— Edward Teller

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We must learn to live with contradictions, because they lead to deeper and more effective understanding.

There's no system foolproof enough to defeat a sufficiently great fool.

Total security has never been available to anyone. To expect it is unrealistic; to imagine that it can exist is to invite disaster.

The Pursuit of Simplicity (1981)

The eyes of childhood are magnifying lenses.

Memoirs : A Twentieth Century Journey in Science and Politics (2001)

If we stay strong, then I believe we can stabilize the world and have peace based on force.

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Nikolai Berdyaev Political Testament (1949)

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