And no, we don't know where it will lead. You just know there's something much bigger than any of us here.

To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.

So much of literary sci-fi is about creating worlds that are rich and detailed and make sense at a social level. We'll create a world for people and then later present a narrative in the world.

A sense is what has the power of receiving into itself the sensible forms of things without the matter, in the way in which a piece of wax takes on the impress of a signet-ring without the iron or gold.

Every formula of every religion has in this age of reason, to submit to the acid test of reason and universal assent. 

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems.

If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers.

People in democratic nations seem adopt a laidback attitude after voting.

History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics. Vested interests have never been known to have willingly divested themselves unless there was sufficient force to compel them.

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.

The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.

When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable.