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Bertrand Russell Quotes

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

Biography

Author Profession: Philosopher
Nationality: British
Born: May 18, 1872
Died: February 2, 1970

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Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.
Bertrand Russell

The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.
Bertrand Russell

All movements go too far.
Bertrand Russell

War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
Bertrand Russell

To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.
Bertrand Russell

Many people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.
Bertrand Russell

To understand a name you must be acquainted with the particular of which it is a name.
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