Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.