Those who have never known the deep intimacy and the intense... - Bertrand Russell

"Those who have never known the deep intimacy and the intense companionship of mutual love have missed the best thing that life has to give."

"Grammar and ordinary language are bad guides to metaphysics. A great book might be written showing the influence of syntax on philosophy."

"Never let yourself be diverted, either by what you wish to believe, or what you think could have beneficent social effects if it were believed; but look only and solely at what are the facts."

"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts."

"What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the will to find out, which is the exact opposite."