Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
It is because modern education is so seldom inspired by a great hope that it so seldom achieves great results. The wish to preserve the past rather that the hope of creating the future dominates the minds of those who control the teaching of the young.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
It is preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else that prevents us from living freely and nobly.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
Mathematics, rightly viewed, posses not only truth, but supreme beauty -- a beauty cold and austere, like that of sculpture.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
