Quote of Bertrand Russell - Thought is subversive and revolutionary, destructive...
Biography - Bertrand Russell:
British philosopher, logician and mathematician.
Born: 1872 - Died: 1970
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Born: 1872 - Died: 1970
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Thought is subversive and revolutionary, destructive and terrible, Thought is merciless to privilege, established institutions, and comfortable habit. Thought is great and swift and free.
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Quotes about thought:
Quotes about freedom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Article I – Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions can be founded only on the common good.
Quotes for: habit
The time at our disposal each day is elastic the passions we feel dilate it, those that inspire us shrink it, and habit fills it.
Bertrand Russell also said...
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