Freedom of opinion can only exist when the government thinks itself secure. Bertrand Russell existfreedomgovernment Change image and share on social
Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric. Bertrand Russell accepteccentricfear Change image and share on social
Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind. Bertrand Russell governknowledgelife Change image and share on social
The true spirit of delight, the exaltation, the sense of being more than Man, which is the touchstone of the highest excellence, is to be found in mathematics as surely as poetry. Bertrand Russell delightexaltationexcellence Change image and share on social
Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education. Bertrand Russell beareducationignorant Change image and share on social
What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the will to find out, which is the exact opposite. Bertrand Russell exactfindopposite Change image and share on social
There is no need to worry about mere size. We do not necessarily respect a fat man more than a thin man. Sir Isaac Newton was very much smaller than a hippopotamus, but we do not on that account value him less. Bertrand Russell accountfathippopotamus share on social
Men who are unhappy, like men who sleep badly, are always proud of the fact. Bertrand Russell badlyfactman Change image and share on social
Extreme hopes are born from extreme misery. Bertrand Russell bearextremehope Change image and share on social
The most savage controversies are about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way. Bertrand Russell controversyevidencegood Change image and share on social