The nature of a society is largely determined by the direction in which talent and ambition flow--by the tilt of read more

The nature of a society is largely determined by the direction in which talent and ambition flow--by the tilt of the social landscape.

But the development of human society does not go straight forward; and the epic process will therefore be a recurring read more

But the development of human society does not go straight forward; and the epic process will therefore be a recurring process, the series a recurring series - though not in exact repetition .

The Don Quixote of one generation may live to hear himself called
the savior of society by the next.

The Don Quixote of one generation may live to hear himself called
the savior of society by the next.

People who have time on their hands will inevitably waste the time of people who have work to do.

People who have time on their hands will inevitably waste the time of people who have work to do.

Sin lies only in hurting others unnecessarily. All other "sins" are invented nonsense.

Sin lies only in hurting others unnecessarily. All other "sins" are invented nonsense.

Delay is ever fatal to those who are prepared.

Delay is ever fatal to those who are prepared.

If everything's under control, you're going too slow.

If everything's under control, you're going too slow.

Controversy is only dreaded by the advocates of error.

Controversy is only dreaded by the advocates of error.

You cannot criticize the New Testament. It criticizes you.

You cannot criticize the New Testament. It criticizes you.