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Bertrand Russell Quotes

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British Philosopher May 18, 1872 – February 2, 1970

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Many a man has borne himself proudly on the scaffold; surely the same pride should teach us to think truly about man's place in the world. Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cosy indoor warmth of traditional humanising myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigour, and the great spaces have a splendour of their own. Bertrand Russell
Grammar and ordinary language are bad guides to metaphysics. A great book might be written showing the influence of syntax on philosophy. Bertrand Russell
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own. Bertrand Russell
No man is liberated from fear who dare not see his place in the world as it is; no man can achieve the greatness of which he is capable until he has allowed himself to see his own littleness. Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell quote: "Our great democracies still tend to think that a stupid man is..."
Our great democracies still tend to think that a stupid man is more likely to be honest than a clever man. Bertrand Russell
Thought is subversive and revolutionary, destructive and terrible, Thought is merciless to privilege, established institutions, and comfortable habit. Thought is great and swift and free. Bertrand Russell
There are a great many ways in which, the church, by its insistence upon what it chooses to call morality, inflicts upon all sorts of people undeserved and unnecessary suffering. Bertrand Russell
Liberation from the tyranny of the body contributes to greatness, but just as much to greatness in sin as to greatness in virtue. Bertrand Russell

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