As an inclusive quality, imagination is thus our primary force for progress, whatever progress is.

Ten geographers who think the world is flat will tend to reinforce each other's errors ... Only a sailor can set them straight.

Whenever governments adopt a moral tone - as opposed to an ethical one - you know something is wrong.

The void in our society has been produced by the absence of values... we have no widespread belief in the value of participation. The rational system has made us fear standing out in any serious way.

The recession is over." This phrase has been used twice a year since 1973 by government leaders throughout the West. Its meaning is unclear. See: Depression.

Pessimism: A valuable protection against quackery.

Democracy is the only system capable of reflecting the humanist premise of equilibrium or balance. The key to its secret is the involvement of the citizen.

People cannot do what they cannot think, and they cannot think what they cannot say.

If economists were doctors, they would today be mired in malpractice suits.

Which is ideology? Which not? You shall know them by their assertion of truth, their contempt for considered reflection, and their fear of debate.

If allowed to run free of the social system, capitalism will attempt to corrupt and undermine democracy, which is after all not a natural state.

God believes in the reality of your dreams, and so do I. But the question is, do you strongly believe in your abilities?

Consider this a one-thousand horsepower divorce, sweetheart

Giving is a quality of God Himself

I've learned over decades of building that a deadline is a potent tool for problem-solving.

Tea! Bless ordinary everyday afternoon tea!

There's something about moonlight on the body and things happening sort of free and open. Outdoors is something I'm totally game and down for.

I was eating some candy and looked on the wrapper, and it said made from natural and artificial flavors. You could just say flavors.

The English peace is the peace of the grave.

Religious faith is the one species of human ignorance that will not admit of even the possibility of correction.

I thought it was interesting when [Bill Clinton] said, I married my best friend, because people are always asking, what is the nature of their marriage.