For those who are unable to distinguish the value of a quote from the speaker, I have a couple of handy footnotes, including one on Bertrand Russell in relation to that specific quote (margaretannaalice.subst…):
“Quoting individuals here and elsewhere throughout my work does not constitute endorsement of the individual, their actions, or their beliefs. I separate the quotations/art/creation from the speaker/artist/creator and appreciate wisdom where I can find it, even if the source is suspect. If their words are instructive and help us understand a concept more deeply, I am not going to throw them on the rubbish heap of Cancel Culture.
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