- Only by being forced to defend an idea against the
doubts and contrasting views of others does one really... - If a society is to thrive
it must put its own overall success before the well... - National governments should devote more of their social
programs and services to children than to adults.... - Reform is seldom brought about by people who are concerned with their own reputation and social standing
Those who are really in earnest about reforming a government... - Many people believe that a few individuals or small groups (family
friends, teachers, celebrities, for example) have caused... - Contemporary technology makes available many small pieces of factual information
As a result, people have become so preoccupied with... - People in positions of power are most effective when
they exercise caution and restraint in the use of that... - Anyone can make things bigger and more complex. What requires real effort and courage is to move in the opposite direction.in other words
to make things as simple as possible.... - Most people would agree that buildings represent a valuable record of any society's past
but controversy arises when old buildings stand on... - No one can possibly achieve success in the world by
conforming to conventional practices and conventional...
