Do wise people doubt that sexism, racism, racial profiling and hate is wrong? Do they doubt that grabbing a woman is wrong, that having them die from back alley abortions is wrong? What do wise people doubt today? Do they doubt that our country being on the top of the list for human rights violations is wrong? That the line between the filthy rich and everyone else is wrong? What do the wise doubt today? Seriously, what? Do they doubt that building a wall between countries is wrong? What does Russell mean? If the wise are doubtful about what’s going on in this country, they aren’t wise, they are deluded.
I have a variation of this quote by Bertrand Russell framed & hanging by my computer:
“The trouble with the world is the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.”
A Pondering Mind 
21 responses to “Bertrand Russell Quote”
Very appropriate. I will reblog this.
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It is, and thank you for reblogging it..
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Reblogged this on Leonard Durso and commented:
from the blog A Pondering Mind
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So true!
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Yes it is…
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I doubt that wiser words were ever spoken.
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I tend to agree with you.
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Do wise people doubt that sexism, racism, racial profiling and hate is wrong? Do they doubt that grabbing a woman is wrong, that having them die from back alley abortions is wrong? What do wise people doubt today? Do they doubt that our country being on the top of the list for human rights violations is wrong? That the line between the filthy rich and everyone else is wrong? What do the wise doubt today? Seriously, what? Do they doubt that building a wall between countries is wrong? What does Russell mean? If the wise are doubtful about what’s going on in this country, they aren’t wise, they are deluded.
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He spoke this quote many, many years ago, and to me its self explanatory…
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I have a variation of this quote by Bertrand Russell framed & hanging by my computer:
“The trouble with the world is the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.”
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I have seen the quote you mentioned..
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I like the quote either which way – thanks for sharing…
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You’re welcome…
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Reblogged this on CRAZY LIFE and commented:
I couldn’t have said it better…. I could but I won’t to not get Mr.Russel mad
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I’m sure he wouldn’t mind, since he’s been dead for many, many years…
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But his spirit seems to carry on
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Yes it does…
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great quote
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Thank you
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Thank you for sharing the quotation. I wrote a comment but it turned into a blog post, so I deleted it.
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You’re welcome, Kathy
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