A city that outdistances man's walking powers is a trap for man.

Quote by Arnold Toynbee

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I don't believe a committee can write a book. It can, oh, govern a country,...

I don't believe a committee can write a book. It can, oh, govern a country,...

Apathy can be overcome by enthusiasm, and enthusiasm can only be aroused by two things:...

Apathy can be overcome by enthusiasm, and enthusiasm can only be aroused by two things:...

History is a vision of God's creation on the move.

History is a vision of God's creation on the move.

Compassion is the desire that moves the individual self to widen the scope of its...

Compassion is the desire that moves the individual self to widen the scope of its...

As human beings, we are endowed with freedom of choice, and we cannot shuffle off...

As human beings, we are endowed with freedom of choice, and we cannot shuffle off...

I can not think of any circumstances in which advertising would not be an evil.

I can not think of any circumstances in which advertising would not be an evil.

Sooner or later, man has always had to decide whether he worships his own power...

Sooner or later, man has always had to decide whether he worships his own power...

Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of...

Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of...

The motive power of democracy is love

The motive power of democracy is love

Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that give our lives power and vividness and...

Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that give our lives power and vividness and...

Our whole constitutional heritage rebels at the thought of giving government the power to control...

Our whole constitutional heritage rebels at the thought of giving government the power to control...

I can make a scene that's not supposed to be sexy, very sexy. It's a...

I can make a scene that's not supposed to be sexy, very sexy. It's a...

War is the father of us all, King of all. Some it makes gods, some...

War is the father of us all, King of all. Some it makes gods, some...

A person of definite character and purpose who comprehends our way of thought is sure...

A person of definite character and purpose who comprehends our way of thought is sure...

In saying that without the power of the state, evil men would rule over the...

In saying that without the power of the state, evil men would rule over the...

Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.

Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a...

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a...

There is one rule for politicians all over the world: Don't say in Power what...

There is one rule for politicians all over the world: Don't say in Power what...

Power is not alluring to pure minds

Power is not alluring to pure minds

Our vision of what's important is exactly the same today, bringing together the best systems...

Our vision of what's important is exactly the same today, bringing together the best systems...