Quote by Bertrand Russell
The theoretical understanding of the world, which is the aim of ph

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. – Bertrand Russell

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There is no need to worry about mere size. We do not necessarily respect a fat man more than a thin man. Sir Isaac Newton was very much smaller than a hippopotamus, but we do not on that account value him less. – Bertrand Russell

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Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. – Bertrand Russell

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I believe in using words, not fists. I believe in my outrage knowing people are living in boxes on the street. I believe in honesty. I believe in a good time. I believe in good food. I believe in sex. – Bertrand Russell

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An index is a great leveller. – George Bernard Shaw

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I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it. – Stephen Leacock

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The stupid believe that to be truthful is easy only the artist, the great artist, knows how difficult it is. – Willa Cather

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