It is one of the ironies of history that reformers so often misjudge the consequences of their reforms.

We cannot have islands of excellence in a sea of slovenly indifference to standards.

Paralysis of leadership is due in part to the unseen grip of the special interests.

The cynic says, "One man can't do anything". I say, "Only one man can do anything."

The hallmark of our age is the tension between aspirations and sluggish institutions.

If our society continues at its present rate to become less livable as it becomes more affluent, we promise all to end up in sumptuous misery.

A prime function of a leader is to keep hope alive.