Bertrand Russell was born 18 May 1872 and died 2 February 1970. He was a British mathematician and philosopher. He was a leading light in his field of mathematics, logic and computer science. He was also a well-known for his views on epistemology (the theory of knowledge) and metaphysics (the area of philosophy of things such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space).
“Unless you assume a God, the question of life’s purpose is meaningless.”
“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.”
“If an opinion contrary to your own makes you angry, that is a sign that you are subconsciously aware of having no good reason for thinking as you do.”
“Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”
“The most valuable things in life are not measured in monetary terms. The really important things are not houses and lands, stocks and bonds, automobiles and real state, but friendships, trust, confidence, empathy, mercy, love and faith.”
“War doesn’t determine who’s right, it determines who’s left”
“Love should be a tree whose roots are deep in the earth, but whose branches extend into heaven.”
“Love should be a tree whose roots are deep in the earth, but whose branches extend into heaven.”
“No great achievement is possible without persistent work.” ~ Truth in Life and Love comment~ This quote eludes to forming a habit to achieve your goal. For example, going to the gym once is not going to achieve much, it needs to be a daily habit.
“Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.”
“Even when the experts all agree, they may well be mistaken.”
“The key to happiness is accepting one unpleasant reality every day.”
“Remember your humanity, and forget the rest.”
“The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd.”