I have seen that Man moves over with each new generation into a
bigger body, more awful, more reverent read more

I have seen that Man moves over with each new generation into a
bigger body, more awful, more reverent and more free than he has
had before.

What we call "progress " is the exchange of one nuisance for
another nuisance.

What we call "progress " is the exchange of one nuisance for
another nuisance.

Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.

Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.

Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.

Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.

From lower to the higher next,
Not to the top, is Nature's text;
And embryo good, to read more

From lower to the higher next,
Not to the top, is Nature's text;
And embryo good, to reach full stature,
Absorbs the evil in its nature.

Progress might have been alright once, but it has gone on too long.

Progress might have been alright once, but it has gone on too long.

The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

Westward the star of empire takes its way.

Westward the star of empire takes its way.

Doubt can only be removed by action.

Doubt can only be removed by action.