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
I do not pretend to start with precise questions. I do not think you can start with anything precise. You have to achieve such precision as you can, as you go along. Bertrand Russell achievepreciseprecision Change image and share on social
The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation. Bertrand Russell cooperationmankindredeem Change image and share on social
Mathematics may be defined as the subject in which we never know what we are talking about, nor whether what we are saying is true. Bertrand Russell definemathematicssubject 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
To understand a name you must be acquainted with the particular of which it is a name. Bertrand Russell acquaintunderstand Change image and share on social
A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure is allowed to take whatever form it will is sure to be short. Bertrand Russell adventureallowform Change image and share on social
One should respect public opinion insofar as is necessary to avoid starvation and keep out of prison, but anything that goes beyond this is voluntary submission to an unnecessary tyranny. Bertrand Russell avoidopinionprison Change image and share on social
Those who have never known the deep intimacy and the intense companionship of mutual love have missed the best thing that life has to give. Bertrand Russell companionshipdeepgive Change image and share on social
Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so. Bertrand Russell diefactpeople Change image and share on social
