TruthBertrand Russell on Scepticism“It is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatsoever for supposing it is true.”Bertrand Russell, Sceptical Essays (1928), “On the Value of Scepticism” British author, mathematician, & philosopher (1872 – 1970)Related Quotes:Bertrand Russell Cynical Quote "Every man, wherever he goes, is encompassed by a cloud of comforting…Bertrand Russell on Society "Many people would sooner die than think; In fact, they do so."…Bertrand Russell on Books "There are two motives for reading a book: one, that you enjoy…Bertrand Russell on Politics "There is no nonsense so arrant that it cannot be made the…Bertrand Russell on Controversies "The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there…