The most savage controversies are about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way. – Bertrand Russell
The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in the same sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics. – Bertrand Russell
Ethics is in origin the art of recommending to others the sacrifices required for cooperation with oneself. – Bertrand Russell
Next to enjoying ourselves, the next greatest pleasure consists in preventing others from enjoying themselves, or, more generally, in the acquisition of power. – Bertrand Russell