Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.
Bertrand Russell
The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what we want most for what we want in the moment
Bertrand Russell
The best practical advice I can give to the present generation is to practice the virtue which the Christians call love.
Bertrand Russell
Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of he main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.
Bertrand Russell
Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd.
Bertrand Russell
Drunkenness is temporary suicide: the happiness that it brings is merely negative, a momentary cessation of unhappiness
Bertrand Russell
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.
Bertrand Russell
In order to be happy we require all kinds of supports to our self-esteem. We are human beings, therefore human beings are the purpose of god's creation
Bertrand Russell