In our society those who are in reality superior in intelligence can be accepted by their fellows only if they pretend they are not.
Marya MannesTo lead means to direct and to exact, and no man dares do either - he might be unpopular. What authority we are given now is a trinity: the grin, the generality, and God (the Word).
Marya MannesThe barbarian weapon is fission: the splitting asunder. It has been perfected for death. Our only weapon is fusion: an imperfect process still, though designed for life.
Marya Mannes