Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
The ABC of Relativity (1925)

Some sources give as "die sooner." Other variant: "Most people would rather die than think; many do."

 
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