Who said “If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own…”?

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It's credited to Bertrand Russell, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years.”
DisputedNo reliable early source found for Bertrand Russell. · evidenceHappiness

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APA

“If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years.” [Quotation attributed to Bertrand Russell]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16892-if-there-were-in-the-world-today-any/

MLA

“If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years.” Attributed to Bertrand Russell. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16892-if-there-were-in-the-world-today-any/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years.” Attributed to Bertrand Russell. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16892-if-there-were-in-the-world-today-any/.