More From Bertrand Russell
- "The place of the father in the modern suburban family is a very small one, particularly if he plays golf."
- "The theoretical understanding of the world, which is the aim of philosophy, is not a matter of great practical importance to animals, or to savages, or even to most civilised men."
- "It is possible that mankind is on the threshold of a golden age; but, if so, it will be necessary first to slay the dragon that guards the door, and this dragon is religion."
More In Time
- "You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?"― Robert Louis Stevenson
- "If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist."― Stephen Hawking
- "Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed, one never has to look far to see the campfires of gentle people."― Garrison Keillor