Essay · Philosophical literatureThe opinions that are held with passion are always those for which no good ground exists; indeed the passion is the measure of the holder's lack of rational conviction. Opinions in politics and religion are almost always held passionately.Bertrand RussellOn the Value of Scepticism · 1928★ 5.2
Philosophical literatureA dog cannot relate his autobiography; however eloquently he may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were honest though poor.Bertrand RussellHuman Knowledge: Its Scope and Limits · 1948★ 4.5
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.Bertrand RussellMarriage and Morals · 1929★ 4.4
Essay · Philosophical literatureEvery man, wherever he goes, is encompassed by a cloud of comforting convictions, which move with him like flies on a summer day.Bertrand Russell1928★ 3.6
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