Life is nothing but a competition to be the criminal rather than the victim. Bertrand Russell competitioncriminallife Change image and share on social
I remain convinced that obstinate addiction to ordinary language in our private thoughts is one of the main obstacles to progress in philosophy. Bertrand Russell addictionconvincelanguage Change image and share on social
Dogmatism and skepticism are both, in a sense, absolute philosophies; one is certain of knowing, the other of not knowing. What philosophy should dissipate is certainty, whether of knowledge or ignorance. Bertrand Russell absolutecertaintydissipate share on social
Why is propaganda so much more successful when it stirs up hatred than when it tries to stir up friendly feeling? Bertrand Russell feltfriendlyhatred Change image and share on social
Democracy is the process by which people choose the man who'll get the blame. Bertrand Russell blamechoosedemocracy Change image and share on social
Science is what you know, philosophy is what you don't know. Bertrand Russell philosophyscience Change image and share on social
The secret to happiness is to face the fact that the world is horrible. Bertrand Russell facefacthappiness 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
Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men; although he was twice married, it never occurred to him to verify this statement by examining his wives' mouths. Bertrand Russell aristotleexaminefew Change image and share on social
Freedom of opinion can only exist when the government thinks itself secure. Bertrand Russell existfreedomgovernment Change image and share on social
