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Tag: Bertrand Russell

(1872-1970) Philosopher, educator

Check your assumptions

In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.

Author Greg RavenPosted on December 8, 2020Categories knowledgeTags Bertrand Russell

The root of democracy

Envy is the basis of Democracy.

Author Greg RavenPosted on November 12, 2018Format QuoteCategories democracyTags Bertrand Russell

Thought crimes

It is clear that thought is not free if the profession of certain opinions make it impossible to earn a living.

Author Greg RavenPosted on May 20, 2014November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories speechTags Bertrand Russell

Wisdom and certainty

The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.

Author Greg RavenPosted on December 29, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories knowledgeTags Bertrand Russell

Freedom of opinion

Freedom of opinion can only exist when the government thinks itself secure.

Author Greg RavenPosted on June 15, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories speechTags Bertrand Russell

Educated into stupidity

Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.

Author Greg RavenPosted on June 10, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories education, knowledgeTags Bertrand Russell

“There can be no public or private virtue unless the foundation of action is the practice of truth.” — George Jacob Holyoake

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