 Bertrand Russell Quotes 366 |
The Liberal creed, in practice, is one of live-and-let-live, of toleration and freedom so far as public order permits, of moderation and absence of fanaticism in political programmes. Even democracy, when it becomes fanatical, ... ceases to be Liberal; indeed, a fanatical belief in democracy makes democratic institutions impossible, ... The genuine Liberal does not say 'this is true,' he says 'I am inclined to think that under present circumstances this opinion is probably the best.' ...
Source: Bertrand Russell: Bertrand Russell: Philosophy and Politics, (1947)
Reprinted in: Unpopular Essays, 1950
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