Maxioms by Bertrand Russell
Envy consists in seeing things never in themselves, but only in their relations. If you desire glory, you may envy read more
Envy consists in seeing things never in themselves, but only in their relations. If you desire glory, you may envy Napoleon, but Napoleon envied Caesar, Caesar envied Alexander, and Alexander, I daresay, envied Hercules, who never existed.
What hunger is in relation to food, zest is in relation to life
What hunger is in relation to food, zest is in relation to life
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
Many people when they fall in love look for a little haven of refuge from the world, where they can read more
Many people when they fall in love look for a little haven of refuge from the world, where they can be sure of being admired when they are not admirable, and praised when they are not praiseworthy.
Most people would rather die than think: many do.
Most people would rather die than think: many do.
