To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.
Bertrand Russell Quotes
Almost everything that distinguishes the modern world from earlier centuries is attributable to science, which achieved its most spectacular triumphs in the seventeenth century.
Similar Quotes
Each had defended his own country; the Germans Germany, the Frenchmen France; they had don...
- Ernst TollerThe future of our economy relies on the imagination of entrepreneurs.
- Barack ObamaThe best way to quiet a country is a good thrashing, followed by great kindness afterwards...
- Charles James NapierMy country, ’tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing: Land where my fathers d...
- Samuel Francis SmithI vow to thee, my country all earthly things above Entire and whole and perfect, the servi...
- Cecil Spring RiceComments on: "Bertrand Russell Quotes: Almost everything that distinguishes the modern world from earlier centuries is attributable to..."
Birth: | 18th May, 1872 |
Death: | 2nd February, 1970 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Historian, Mathematician, Philosopher |
Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, social critic and political activist. At various points in his life he considered himself a liberal, a socialist, and a pacifist, but he also admitted that he had never been any of these in any profound sense. He was born in Monmouthshire, into one of the most prominent aristocratic families in Britain.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 23rd December
Births
- 1950 - Michael C. Burgess
- 1908 - Yousuf Karsh
- 1648 - Robert Barclay
- 1902 - Norman Maclean
- 1812 - Samuel Smiles
Deaths
- 1834 - Thomas Robert Malthus
- 1959 - Lord Halifax
- 1873 - Sarah Grimke
- 1818 - Philip Francis
- 1972 - Abraham Joshua Heschel
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends