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Bertrand Russell

British philosopher and logician

1872–1970

105 quotes, most often on Anti-Religion, Philosophy and Thinking. Part of the Philosophers collection.

There are two motives for reading a book: one, that you enjoy it; the other, that you can boast about it.
The Conquest of Happiness (1930)
- Comedy
- Reading
A dog cannot relate his autobiography; however eloquently he may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were honest but poor.
Human Knowledge: Its Scope and Limits (1948), part II, chapter 1, p. 74
- Animals
- Comedy
The place of the father in the modern suburban family is a very small one – particularly if he plays golf, which he usually does.
Introduction to The New Generation (1930)
- Comedy
- Family
I once received a letter from an eminent logician, Mrs. Christine Ladd Franklin, saying that she was a solipsist, and was surprised that there were no others. Coming from a logician, this surprise surprised me.
Human Knowledge: Its Scope and Limits (1948), Part III, chapter II, “Solipsism”, p. 196
- Comedy
- Philosophy
Man is a rational animal – so at least I have been told.
Unpopular Essays (1950)
- Comedy
- Thinking
He asked my religion and I replied ‘agnostic’. He asked how to spell it, and remarked with a sigh: ‘Well, there are many religions, but I suppose they all worship the same God.’
The Autobiography of Bertrand Russell (1967-1969)
- Comedy
- Religion

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