The Law of Triviality... briefly stated, it means that the time spent on any item of the agenda will be in inverse proportion to the sum involved.

Imagination is essential and it comes first, for without imagination we are aimless.

People of great ability do not emerge, as a rule, from the happiest background. So far as my own observation goes, I would conclude that ability, although hereditary, is improved by an early measure of adversity and improved again by a later measure of success.

The chief product of an automated society is a widespread and deepening sense of boredom.

Deliberative bodies become decreasingly effective after they pass five to eight members.

The Law of Triviality... briefly stated, it means that the time spent on any item of the agenda will be in inverse proportion to the sum involved.

It is now well known, however, that men enter local politics solely as a result of being unhappily married.