"Terrorism" is what we call the violence of the weak, and we condemn it; "war" is what we call the violence of the strong, and we glorify it.

Many people know how to work hard; many others know how to play well; but the rarest talent in the world is the ability to introduce elements of playfulness into work, and to put some constructive labor into our leisure.

When we have "second thoughts" about something, our first thoughts don't seem like thoughts at all - just feelings.

As the horsepower in modern automobiles steadily rises, the congestion of traffic steadily lowers the average possible speed of your car. This is known as Progress.

Why do most Americans look up to education and down upon educated people?

Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a "necessary evil", it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil.

Elitism is the slur directed at merit by mediocrity.