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.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. read more

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.

Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation

Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world, but the unreasonable man tries to adapt the world to him--therefore, all read more

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world, but the unreasonable man tries to adapt the world to him--therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.

It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.

There is no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the end from the beginning.

There is no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the end from the beginning.

Like plants in mines, which never saw the sun,
But dream of him, and guess where he may be,
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Like plants in mines, which never saw the sun,
But dream of him, and guess where he may be,
And do the best to climb, and get to him.

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.

New occasions teach new duties, time makes ancient good uncouth;
They must upward still and onward, who would keep read more

New occasions teach new duties, time makes ancient good uncouth;
They must upward still and onward, who would keep abreast of
truth.