The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

When youcannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action youshould take choose the bolder.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

Old men are dangerous; it does not matter to them what is going to happen to the world.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.