It is no credit to the orthodox that they do not now believe all the absurdities that were believed 150 years ago. The gradual emasculation of the Christian doctrine has been effected in spite of the most vigorous resistance, and solely as the result of the onslaughts of freethinkers.
Bertrand RussellHuman nature being what it is, people will insist upon getting some pleasure out of life.
Bertrand RussellThere are two motives for reading a book; one, that you enjoy it; the other, that you can boast about it.
Bertrand Russell