Quote by Bertrand Russell
Almost everything that distinguishes the modern world from earlier

Almost everything that distinguishes the modern world from earlier centuries is attributable to science, which achieved its most spectacular triumphs in the seventeenth century. – Bertrand Russell

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The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history. – Bertrand Russell

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

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Religion is something left over from the infancy of our intelligence, it will fade away as we adopt reason and science as our guidelines. – Bertrand Russell

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Not fact-finding, but attainment to philosophy is the aim of science. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962)

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I have heard Science Fiction and Fantasy referred to as the fiction of ideas, and I like that definition, but its the mainstream public that chooses my books for the most part. – Jean M. Auel

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In praising science, it does not follow that we must adopt the very poor philosophies which scientific men have constructed. In philosophy they have much more to learn than to teach. – Dean Inge

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And I thought I would just share with you what science says today about silicone breast implants. If you have them, youre healthier than if you dont. In fact, theres no science that shows that silicone breast implants are detrimental and, in fact, they make you healthier. – Tom Coburn

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Statistically, the probability of any of us being here is so small that youd think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in contented dazzlement of surprise. – Lewis Thomas

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