Bertrand Russell Philosopher Quotations

Whoever wishes to become a philosopher must learn not to be frightened by absurdities.

Bad philosophers may have a certain influence; good philosophers, never.

Morally, a philosopher who uses his professional competence for anything except a disinterested search for truth is guilty of a kind of treachery.

My doctor said to me afterwards, 'When you were ill you behaved like a true philosopher. Every time you came to yourself you made a joke.' I never had a compliment that pleased me more.

For the learning of every virtue there is an appropriate discipline, and for the learning of suspended judgment the best discipline is philosophy.