The Life Work And Quotes Of Bertrand Russell

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The Life Work And Quotes Of Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Arthur William Russell was born on 18 May 1872 in Trellech, Monmouthshire (United Kingdom) and died at the age of 97 on 2 February 1970 in Penrhyndeudraeth Caernarfonshire (United Kingdom). He was born into one of the most prominent aristocratic families in the United Kingdom.

He is a British Philosopher. He won many prizes. He won Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950. He is not only a philosopher but also a historian, political activist, mathematician, logician, social critic and above all Nobel Laureate.

According to Wikipedia:

"Russell was a prominent anti-war activist, he championed anti-imperialism and went to prison for his pacifism during World War 1. Later he campaigned against Adolf Hitler."

His philosophical ideas gained much popularity.

Bertrand Russell's Famous Quotes

1- To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.
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2- Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.

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3- The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

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4- Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.

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5- The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.

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6- To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.

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7- I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong.

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