To acquire immunity to eloquence is of the utmost importance to the citizens of a democracy. Bertrand Russell acquirecitizendemocracy Change image and share on social
It seems to be the fate of idealists to obtain what they have struggled for in a form which destroys their ideals. Bertrand Russell destroyfateform Change image and share on social
The observer, when he seems to himself to be observing a stone, is really, if physics is to be believed, observing the effects of the stone upon himself. Bertrand Russell believeeffectobserve Change image and share on social
War does not determine who is right - only who is left. Bertrand Russell determineleavewar Change image and share on social
Right discipline consists, not in external compulsion, but in the habits of mind which lead spontaneously to desirable rather than undesirable activities. Bertrand Russell activitycompulsionconsist Change image and share on social
Much that passes as idealism is disguised hatred or disguised love of power. Bertrand Russell disguisehatredidealism Change image and share on social
To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness. Bertrand Russell happinessindispensablepart Change image and share on social
A process which led from the amoeba to man appeared to the philosophers to be obviously a progress though whether the amoeba would agree with this opinion is not known. Bertrand Russell agreeamoebaappear Change image and share on social
To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead. Bertrand Russell deadfearlife Change image and share on social
Many people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so. Bertrand Russell diefactpeople Change image and share on social