“Force plays a much larger part in the government of the world than it did before 1914, and what is especially alarming, force tends increasingly to fall into the hands of those who are enemies of civilization.”
Quote by Bertrand Russell
Work
Mortals and Others, Volume II: American Essays 1931-1935
This volume compiles a selection of essays written during the early 1930s, exploring various themes and perspectives on American life and culture during that period. more
Author
Bertrand Russell
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
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