The man in charge must concern himself with details. If he does not consider them important, neither will his subordinates.

All new ideas begin in a non-conforming mind that questions some tenet of the conventional wisdom.

Any one detail, followed through to its source, will usually reveal the general state of readiness of the whole organization.

Those involved with practical reactors, humbled by their experiences, speak less and worry more.

Act as if you are going to live for ever and cast your plans way ahead. You must feel responsible without time limitations, and the consideration of whether you may or may not be around to see the results should never enter your thoughts.

I suggest that this is a good time to think soberly about our responsibilities to our descendents - those who will ring out the Fossil Fuel Age. Our greatest responsibility, as parents and as citizens, is to give America's youngsters the best possible education. We need the best teachers and enough of them to prepare our young people for a future immeasurably more complex than the present, and calling for ever larger numbers of competent and highly trained men and women.

Free discussion requires an atmosphere unembarrassed by any suggestion of authority or even respect.