Every philosophical problem, when it is subjected to the necessary analysis and justification, is found either to be not really philosophical at… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
In all the creative work that I have done, what has come first is a problem, a puzzle involving discomfort. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Zeno was concerned with three problems... These are the problem of the infinitesimal, the infinite, and continuity. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
To the young I should offer two maxims: Don't accept superficial solutions of difficult problems. It is better to do a little… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
The problem with the wise is they are so filled with doubts while the dull are so certain. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full… — 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
It appeared that after first contemplating a book on some subject, and after giving serious preliminary attention to it, I needed a… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Boredom is... a vital problem for the moralist, since half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it. — 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