Idealism, alas, does not protect one from ignorance, dogmatism, and foolishness.

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

Religious freedom in an open society has the best prospects of flourishing to the extent that it expresses itself as freedom of religious inquiry.

In contrast to totalitarianism, democracy can face and live with the truth about itself.

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

Stupidity is sometimes the greatest of historical forces.

Students rarely disappoint teachers who assure them in advance that they are doomed to failure.