Bertrand Russell, quoted in Bertrand Russell's Best (1958), "On Religion"
“
If there were a God, I think it very unlikely that he would have such an uneasy vanity as to be offended by those who doubt his existence.
— Bertrand Russell on God
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "If there were a God, I think it very unlikely that he would have such an uneasy vanity as to be offended by those who doubt his existence." in the context of "Bertrand Russell, quoted in Bertrand Russell's Best (1958), "On Religion"" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "God" (R)
The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed February 08, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app
About Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (May 18, 1872 – February 2, 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, and social critic. In 1950, he was awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature.
About Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (May 18, 1872 – February 2, 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, and social critic. In 1950, he was awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature.
View all quotes →