Generally, a desirable, practically attainable idea, suggested in prophecy, has a chance of forcing itself into reality by its very existence.

Generally, a desirable, practically attainable idea, suggested in prophecy, has a chance of forcing itself into reality by its very existence.

It was the law that if a white man was caught trying to educate a Negro slave, he was liable to prosecution entailing a fine of fifty dollars and a jail sentence. . . Our ignorance was the greatest hold the South had on us. We knew we could run away, but what then?

Pioneering basically amounts to finding new and more horrible ways to die

No literature is sound, no philosophy of action workable, if it doesn't take a hard look at itself.

Editors never buy manuscripts that are left on the closet shelf at home.

Too darned good a machine can be a menace, not a help.