I believe in using words, not fists. I believe in my outrage knowing people are living in boxes on the street. I believe in honesty. I believe in a good time. I believe in good food. I believe in sex. Bertrand Russell boxfistfood Change image and share on social
Love is something far more than desire for sexual intercourse; it is the principal means of escape from the loneliness which afflicts most men and women throughout the greater part of their lives. Bertrand Russell afflictdesireescape Change image and share on social
There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge. Bertrand Russell gainknowledgepleasure Change image and share on social
Ethics is in origin the art of recommending to others the sacrifices required for cooperation with oneself. Bertrand Russell artcooperationethic Change image and share on social
The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history. Bertrand Russell belongcharmdiffer share on social
In the revolt against idealism, the ambiguities of the word experience have been perceived, with the result that realists have more and more avoided the word. Bertrand Russell ambiguityavoidexperience Change image and share on social
Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd. Bertrand Russell collectivefearferocity Change image and share on social
The demand for certainty is one which is natural to man, but is nevertheless an intellectual vice. Bertrand Russell certaintydemandintellectual Change image and share on social
The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. Bertrand Russell goodguideinspire Change image and share on social