The difference between science and religion is that the former wishes to get rid of mysteries whereas the latter worships them.

Fear of death has been the greatest ally of tyranny past and present.

Philosophy, most broadly viewed, is the critical survey of existence from the standpoint of value.

Tolerance always has limits - it cannot tolerate what is itself actively intolerant.

Noam Chomsky skittles and skithers all over the political landscape to distract the reader’s attention from the plain truth.

The next time anyone asks you "What is Bertrand Russell's philosophy?" the correct answer is "What year, please?"

No one who accepts the sovereignty of truth can be a foot soldier in a party or movement. He will always find himself out of step.