The argument against the persecution of opinion does not depend upon what the excuse for persecution may be. The argument is that… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Public opinion is always more tyrannical towards those who obviously fear it than towards those who feel indifferent to it. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Whenever you find yourself getting angry about a difference of opinion, be on your guard; you will probably find, on examination, that… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
I can only say that, while my own opinions as to ethics do not satisfy me, other people's satisfy me still less. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
The sentiments of an adult are compounded of a kernel of instinct surrounded by a vast husk of education. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Measures of sterilization should, in my opinion, be very definitely confined to persons who are mentally defective — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
The essence of the liberal outlook lies not in what opinions are held, but in how they are held; instead of being… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
The sentiments of an adult are compounded of a kernal of instinct surrounded by a vast husk of education. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
One should respect public opinion insofar as is necessary to avoid starvation and keep out of prison, but anything that goes beyond… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
When anaesthetics were invented they were thought to be wicked as being an attempt to thwart God's will. Insanity was thought to… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Who ever heard a theologian preface his creed, or a politician conclude his speech with an estimate of the probable error of… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
To avoid the various foolish opinions to which mankind are prone, no superhuman genius is required. A few simple rules will keep… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Some `advanced thinkers' are of the opinion that anyone who differs from the conventional opinion must be in the right. This is… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Something of the hermit's temper is an essential element in many forms of excellence, since it enables men to resist the lure… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
It seems clear to me that marriage ought to be constituted by children, and relations not involving children ought to be ignored… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Philosophy is that part of science which at present people chose to have opinions about, but which they have no knowledge about.… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
In America everybody is of the opinion that he has no social superiors, since all men are equal, but he does not… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
I am not myself in any degree ashamed of having changed my opinions. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Freedom in education has many aspects. There is first of all freedom to learn or not to learn. Then there is freedom… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
If the State does not acquire supremacy over [vast private] enterprises, it becomes their puppet, and they become the real State. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
That the world is in a bad shape is undeniable, but there is not the faintest reason in history to suppose that Christianity offers… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Those who advocate common usage in philosophy sometimes speak in a manner that suggests the mystique of the 'common man.' — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
“Such, in outline, but even more purposeless, more void of meaning, is the world which Science presents for our belief. Amid such a world,… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Dr. Arnold . . . the admired reformer of public schools, came across some cranks who thought it a mistake to flog boys. Anyone… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Of all evils of war the greatest is the purely spiritual evil: the hatred, the injustice, the repudiation of truth, the artificial conflict. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men; although he was twice married, it never occurred to him to verify this statement by… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
If an opinion contrary to your own makes you angry, that is a sign that you are subconsciously aware of having no good reason… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
I cannot escape from the conclusion that the great ages of progress have depended upon a small number of individuals of transcendent ability. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
I think it would be just to say the most essential characteristic of mind is memory, using this word in its broadest sense to… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
The newspapers at one time said that I was dead but after carefully examining the evidence I came to the conclusion that this statement… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
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