Spencer, Herbert

"The machinery of the world is not self-regulating."

"It is better to be alone than in bad company."

"The most fundamental principle of our system is the equal right of all to develop their capacities."

"Untruth cannot be long maintained."

"The higher emotions only come into play when the more elementary wants are satisfied."

"In all things to exceed mediocrity is difficult."

"The seed of future societies is in us now."

"Rational faith is the only safe guide."

"The universe perpetually manifests creative activity."

"Words are the counters of wise men but the money of fools."

"Progress is conditional upon preservation."

"The progress of mankind is not a necessary axiom."

"Adventure is found in the everyday, not just the exotic."

"The greatest happiness comes from the fullest life."

"To dream is the beginning of achievement."

"The bonds of kinship are sacred."

"Power without responsibility is tyranny."

"The creative energy of humanity cannot be constrained."

"Every good citizen is under obligation to contribute to the welfare of the whole."

"Life is the continuous adjustment to environment."

"That is the test of a man - to see if he can maintain his integrity."

"The nature of things does not change and cannot change."

"True courage is silent."

"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."

"The greatest art is to hide art."

"Pleasure is the payment of duty."

"All things tend toward equilibrium."

"The mind of man is capable of anything."

"Unity in diversity is the principle of progress."

"The future is not to be predicted but to be created."