Bertrand RussellThe search for something permanent is one of the deepest of the instincts leading men to philosophy.
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William James, the father of American psychology, said, “The search for something permanent is one of the deepest of the instincts leading men to philosophy.” The search for something permanent is the desire to find stability and permanence in our lives. While it may at first seem like a simple desire, it can take us down many paths that are not always easy to navigate. This search for permanence is also what keeps us from being able to relax. We are constantly looking for something that will give us comfort.
Source: A History Of Western Philosophy
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