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Edification, that is to say the bolstering up by specious arguments of the opinions held by the police, tends to preserve a stable society. It militates against anarchy and gives security to the incomes of the rich. When successful, it prevents revolution, and insures that kings and presidents will be welcomed by cheering crowds whenever they show themselves to their subjects.
-- Bertrand Russell. The Best Answer to Fanaticism - Liberalism, New York Times (December 16, 1951).
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