The only thing that will redeem mankind is co-operation, and the first step towards co-operation lies in the hearts of individuals." - Meaning and context.">
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The only thing that will redeem mankind is co-operation, and the first step towards co-operation lies in the hearts of individuals.

— Bertrand Russell

What It Means

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Source: Wikiquote: "Bertrand Russell" (Quotes, 1950s, Human Society in Ethics and Politics (1954): (1954), Human Society in Ethics and Politics, place: London, publisher: G. Allen & Unwin, LCCN: 54004060, OL: 14246427M) The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed February 08, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app
Bertrand Russell

About Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (May 18, 1872 – February 2, 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, and social critic. In 1950, he was awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature.