“Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”
Bertrand Russell
Philosopher, mathematician, Nobel Prize in Literature 1950, author of ‚Principia Mathematica‘ – one of the most influential works of the 20th century, England, 1872 – 1970.
This quote reminds us how fear fuels irrational beliefs and cruelty. Wisdom begins with the courage to overcome fear.
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Bertrand Russell: The Powerful Quote on Fear, Superstition, and Wisdom
Bertrand Russell on fear as the root of superstition and the start of wisdom – an inspiring quote encouraging courage over fear.
Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, and social critic. He is known for his work in analytical philosophy and logic, as well as his political and social writings. In 1950, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his diverse and influential works.
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