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Bertrand Russell

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The man who has no imagination has no wings.

From The Problems of Philosophy

To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.
Philosophy can be defined as the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

From The Problems of Philosophy

To be wholly devoted to the pursuit of truth is a hard task, but it is the only thing that can lead to true happiness.
The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.
There is no such thing as an unphilosophical man.

From The Problems of Philosophy

Most men would rather die than think. Many do.
To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.

From The Problems of Philosophy

Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.

From The Problems of Philosophy

The place of science is in the real world, not in the realm of pure speculation.