Bertrand Russell Quote

Speaking psycho-analytically, it may be laid down that any "great ideal" which people mention with awe is really an excuse for inflicting pain on their enemies. Good wine needs no bush, and good morals need no bated breath.


Basic writings, 1903-1959 (ed. 1961)


Speaking psycho-analytically, it may be laid down that any great ideal which people mention with awe is really an excuse for inflicting pain on their ...

Speaking psycho-analytically, it may be laid down that any great ideal which people mention with awe is really an excuse for inflicting pain on their ...

Speaking psycho-analytically, it may be laid down that any great ideal which people mention with awe is really an excuse for inflicting pain on their ...

Speaking psycho-analytically, it may be laid down that any great ideal which people mention with awe is really an excuse for inflicting pain on their ...