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

Quote by Arnold Toynbee

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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...

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:...

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.

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

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

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,...

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...

The secret to using power is not to use it. Just having it is enough.

The secret to using power is not to use it. Just having it is enough.

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...

Concentrated attention is the collection of units of power on a chosen point of intention.

Concentrated attention is the collection of units of power on a chosen point of intention.

It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for...

It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for...

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a...

He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a...

Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power.

Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power.

The power of the periodical press is second only to that of the people.

The power of the periodical press is second only to that of the people.

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the...

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the...

The highest principles for our aspirations and judgements are given to us in the Jewish-Christian...

The highest principles for our aspirations and judgements are given to us in the Jewish-Christian...

As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.

As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.

Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill

Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill

If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.

If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.

Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are,...

Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are,...