There is nothing that overwhelms the senses quite like an unwelcome silence.

... the truth is that when your people don't tell you what you need to know, it's a failure of leadership.

But, come to think of it, there was no need to wait. Time travelers don't have to wait for anybody.

If you want creative and successful children, resign yourself to jousting with rebels.

Talking with most people usually involves a search for truth. Talking with congressmen is strictly special effects.

The problem is that too often the only people who can act don't want change. Power doesn't so much corrupt as it breeds conservatism.

Decisions are always made with insufficient information. If you really knew what was going on, the decision would make itself.