“Dr. Arnold . . . the admired reformer of public schools, came across some cranks who thought it a mistake to flog boys. Anyone reading his outburst of furious indignation against this opinion will be forced to the conclusion that he enjoyed inflicting floggings.”
This book compiles a series of essays that delve into a wide range of subjects, offering readers thought-provoking insights and unconventional viewpoints. more
Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, mathematician, and logician born on May 18, 1872, and died on February 2, 1970. He is known for his contributions to logic and mathematics, particularly in the fields of mathematical logic and philosophical analysis. His works spanned a wide range of subjects, including ethics, political philosophy, history, and literary criticism. more
“Escape from boredom is one of the really powerful desires of almost all human beings.”
“European travellers find the Japanese a smiling race.”
“Herd pressure is to be judged by two things: first, its intensity, and second, its direction.”
“How about Pithecanthropus Erectus? Was it really he who ate the apple? Or was it Homo Pekiniensis?”
“I feel life is so small unless it has windows into other worlds.”
“I often long to . . . give up my life to love of my neighbour. This is really a temptation.”