Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.
- Topic: Fear, Thinking
- Location: Canyonlands National Park
- Photo: Jeffrey Benjamin
More Quotes from Bertrand Russell
Do not feel certain of anything.
The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widespread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible.
Those who forget good and evil and seek only to know the facts are more likely to achieve good than those who view the world through the distorting medium of their own desires.
Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd.
Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.
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Where the senses fail us, reason must step in.
Life does not consist of facts. It consists mainly of the storm of thoughts that is forever flowing through one's head.
To fly as fast as thought, you must begin by knowing that you have already arrived.
If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done.
Feeling sorry for yourself, and your present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you could possibly have.
Drink does not drown care, but waters it, and makes it grow faster.
