The folly of men not their hard heartedness was the great cause of the world s poverty.

If bread is the first necessity of life, recreation is a close second.

Is a man satisfied, merely because he is perfumed himself, to mingle with a malodorous crowd?

The primal principle of democracy is the worth and dignity of the individual.

No republic can long exist unless a substantial equality in the wealth of citizens prevails.

Equal wealth and equal opportunities of culture have simply made us all members of one class.

Competition, which is the instinct of selfishness, is another word for dissipation of energy, while combination is the secret of efficient production.

Looking Backward was written in the belief that the Golden Age lies before us and not behind us.

The nation guarantees the nurture, education, and comfortable maintenance of every citizen from the cradle to the grave.

Hold the period of youth sacred to education, and the period of maturity, when the physical forces begin to flag, equally sacred to ease and agreeable relaxation.

I first saw the light in the city of Boston in the year 1857.

Write like it matters, and it will.

It's time, more than ever, to shrug off apathy. For Socialism not to be a dirty word any more. This is a time for heroes.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Two things define you, your attitude when you are at your worst and your attitude when you are at your best.

I shine my light on every dark thought that arises and they turn into whispers with wings and fly away.

WRITE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN ON A DOORMAT

When you're offered things, it makes it so much easier to be indecisive. And it's silly because you can pass on some really amazing things.

Be civil to all; serviceable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none.

I am officially a member of The New Breed!

They're a redefinition of boredom... the most important thing you need to know about an awards show is where is the nearest smoking opportunity.