Neither a man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or to think sanely under the influence of a great fear. Bertrand Russell actcrowdfear Change image and share on social
It is possible that mankind is on the threshold of a golden age; but, if so, it will be necessary first to slay the dragon that guards the door, and this dragon is religion. Bertrand Russell agedoordragon Change image and share on social
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 comfortabledestructiveestablish Change image and share on social
I've made an odd discovery. Every time I talk to a savant I feel quite sure that happiness is no longer a possibility. Yet when I talk with my gardener, I'm convinced of the opposite. Bertrand Russell convincediscoveryfeel Change image and share on social
It is preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us from living freely and nobly. Bertrand Russell freelylivenobly Change image and share on social
Many a man will have the courage to die gallantly, but will not have the courage to say, or even to think, that the cause for which he is asked to die is an unworthy one. Bertrand Russell askcouragedie Change image and share on social
Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: The fortunate must not be restrained in the exercise of tyranny over the unfortunate. Bertrand Russell advocateappealapt share on social
Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so. Bertrand Russell diefactpeople Change image and share on social
Obscenity is whatever happens to shock some elderly and ignorant magistrate. Bertrand Russell elderlyignorantmagistrate Change image and share on social
Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. Bertrand Russell beginconquercruelty Change image and share on social
