Bertrand Russell Quotes

The fundamental defect of fathers, in our competitive society, is that they want their children to be a credit to them.

Bertrand Russell

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

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There is no way, if I was running ABC, I would have kept me on the air.

Jimmy Kimmel

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Where my cancer was, if it moves just a tiny bit... towards the area where there's no return, it stays, then there's no turning back.

Jim Kelly

BackCancerReturnNo Turning Back

One of my favorite experiences was '9 to 5,' for one reason: Dolly Parton. I learned what it means to really work hard and do it with a sense of humor about yourself. Every day was joyful.

Joe Mantello

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When individual members of the team are highly disciplined, they can be trusted and, therefore, allowed to operate with very little oversight.

Jocko Willink

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I am, on principle, opposed to war and in favor of peace because I regard peace as a positive good and war as a positive evil.

John C. Calhoun

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Progress is a nice word. But change is its motivator. And change has its enemies.

Robert Kennedy

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I'm not for amnesty. People must play by the rules. And border enforcement must come first.

Steve Scalise

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It's not hard to draw from within yourself to play someone protective of her daughter. I have animals and I'm a daughter, sister, wife, aunt and friend, and I can be fiercely protective.

Tricia Helfer

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To me, the biggest surprise is that Google still functions despite the explosion in the number of sites.

Robert Cailliau

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I was considered chubby as a teen.

Roger Moore

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And one of my favorites was Eddy Arnold of course. He just had that smooth, soulful voice.

Little Milton

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A fun pair of earrings is basically the finishing touch to any outfit; a nice watch is both practical and decorative, while the perfect unique bag is not only eye-catching but also timeless - it can be passed on to future generations.

Liu Wen

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