Bertrand Russell Quotes

Mathematics may be defined as the subject in which we never know what we are talking about, nor whether what we are saying is true.

Bertrand Russell

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: philosopher
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: May 18, 1872 - February 2, 1970

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I didn't understand the Kindle's true value until I finished an e-book on the beach. In sixty seconds - and without benefit of pants - I had brand-new reading material at my fingertips.

Jen Lancaster

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When a pitcher's throwing a spitball, don't worry and don't complain, just hit the dry side like I do.

Stan Musial

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I wouldn't approach the issue of judging in the way the president does. Judges can't rely on what's in their heart. They don't determine the law. Congress makes the law. The job of a judge is to apply the law.

Sonia Sotomayor

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A truly vibrant and creative culture depends on a system of education which is not divided along class and sectarian lines.

Tom Paulin

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I was always a computer kid, and I grew up with the Internet and always found it fascinating.

Robin Sloan

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It is unfortunate that people believe that in order to democratise something you have to get politicians out of the system.

Roosevelt Skerrit

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I grew up with baseball; I played in Little League and went to games with my dad. But I, as I grew up, became more of a basketball fanatic than a baseball one.

Jonah Hill

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Everywhere you look, especially on TV, someone is promising to make you rich and famous.

Diego Luna

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I have been writing since 11th grade, and have a few features that have almost gotten off the ground. I really want one of my features to come to life.

Devon Bostick

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I love my dad. There is no doubt about that. He is a wonderful man and a good person. Like many father/son relationships, we have our struggles, our misunderstandings, and our miscommunications. We are very different people, but also very similar at the same time.

Brad Goreski

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Somebody said something really smart: It's like you end up being the defense attorney for your role. Your job is to defend their point of view. You're fighting for what they want. You learn that in acting school - it's Acting 1A: 'What do you want? What's in the way?'

Annette Bening

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As compared with the college politician, the real article seems like an amateur.

Woodrow Wilson

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