Bertrand Russell1872–1970The quotations of
Bertrand Russell
British philosopher and logician
1872–1970
105 quotes, most often on Anti-Religion, Philosophy and Thinking. Part of the Philosophers collection.
- Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays (1918), Ch. 5: Mathematics and the Metaphysicians
- Education and the Social Order (1932), p. 31
The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.
What I Believe (1925)To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.
The Conquest of Happiness (1930)Of all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.
The Conquest of Happiness (1930)- Unpopular Essays (1950)
Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country.
Has Man a Future? (1962), p. 78- The Russell-Einstein Manifesto (1955)
- In Praise of Idleness and Other Essays (1935), Ch. 2: ‘Useless’ Knowledge
Not to be absolutely certain is, I think, one of the essential things in rationality.
Am I An Atheist Or An Agnostic? (1947)I dislike Communism because it is undemocratic, and capitalism because it favors exploitation.
Unarmed Victory (1963), p. 14I regard [religion] as a disease born of fear and as a source of untold misery to the human race.
Has Religion Made Useful Contributions to Civilization? (1930)- A Free Man’s Worship (1903)
- The Conquest of Happiness (1930)
- The Impact of Science on Society (1952)
