I think we ought always to entertain our opinions with some measure of doubt. I shouldn't wish people dogmatically to believe any philosophy, not even mine. Bertrand Russell dogmaticallydoubtentertain 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
Boredom is... a vital problem for the moralist, since half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it. Bertrand Russell boredomcausefear Change image and share on social
A happy life must be to a great extent a quiet life, for it is only in an atmosphere of quiet that true joy dare live. Bertrand Russell atmospheredareextent Change image and share on social
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues. Bertrand Russell gossippeoplesecret Change image and share on social
Man is a credulous animal, and must believe something; in the absence of good grounds for belief, he will be satisfied with bad ones. Bertrand Russell absenceanimalbad Change image and share on social
The man who can centre his thoughts and hopes upon something transcending self can find a certain peace in the ordinary troubles of life, which is impossible to the pure egoist. Bertrand Russell centreegoistfind Change image and share on social