If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way. - Bertrand Russell

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Bertrand Russell: "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way."

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Accept	Accordance	Acting	Affords
Against	Believe	Closely	Even
Evidence	Explained	Fact	Goes
Hand	Instincts	Myths	Offered
Origin	Other	Overwhelming	Reason
Refuse	Scrutinize	Slightest	Something
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