The doctrine (of) maintaining that the language of daily life, with words used in their ordinary meanings, suffices for philosophy . . . I find myself totally unable to accept . . . . Because it makes almost inevitable the perpetuation amongst philosophers of the muddle-headedness they have taken over from common sense.

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

Have no respect for the authority of others, for there are always contrary authorities to be found

What we cannot think we cannot think, therefore we also cannot say what we cannot think.

A stupid man's report of what a clever man says can never be accurate, because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand.

Admiration of the proletariat, like that of dams, power stations, and aeroplanes, is part of the ideology of the machine age.

A sense of duty is useful in work but offensive in personal relations. People wish to be liked, not to be endured with patient resignation.