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“It is generally admitted that most grown-up people, however regrettably, will try to have a good time.” — Bertrand Russell
(He must have said this ages ago, because nowadays the “however regrettably” sounds a little alien. With the increasing “Me Generation”, having a “good time” has become much more of a – for better, or for worse – priority. Duty and selflessness have become secondary. Be well and do good, friends.) — YUR
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Yes, that choice of words was — regrettable. But I think your interpretation of Professor Russell’s quaint phrasing is sound. He had a very Victorian view of leisure; in most other regards, he was highly progressive.
Apparently, a little too progressive for some tastes. And, like many Brits of his day, he was accused – by some – of anti-semitism. — YUR