Work is what horses die of

In military science there is a principle more important than "Forward": it is that the task should be proportionate to the means.

... mutual lack of understanding carries the threat of imminent and violent destruction.

Work was like a stick. It had two ends. When you worked for the knowing you gave them quality; when you worked for a fool you simply gave him eyewash.

The foundation stones of a great building are destined to groan and be pressed upon; it is not for them to crown the edifice.

It was wrong to be too pragmatic, to judge people solely by results; it was more humane to judge by intentions.

Even the most rational approach to ethics is defenseless if there isn't the will to do what is right.