“Can a society in which thought and technique are scientific persist for a long period, as, for example, ancient Egypt persisted, or does it necessarily contain within itself forces which must bring either decay or explosion?”
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Russell, B. (n.d.). Can a society in which thought and technique are scientific persist for a long period, as, for example, ancient Egypt persisted, or does it necessarily contain within itself forces which must bring either decay or explosion? [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36903-can-a-society-in-which-thought-and-technique/
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Russell, Bertrand. “Can a society in which thought and technique are scientific persist for a long period, as, for example, ancient Egypt persisted, or does it necessarily contain within itself forces which must bring either decay or explosion?” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36903-can-a-society-in-which-thought-and-technique/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Russell, Bertrand. “Can a society in which thought and technique are scientific persist for a long period, as, for example, ancient Egypt persisted, or does it necessarily contain within itself forces which must bring either decay or explosion?” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36903-can-a-society-in-which-thought-and-technique/.