Foundation

Book · 6 characters · 282 quotes · 1951

Quotes from Foundation

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"Psychohistory is the mathematical study of the reactions of human conglomerates to fixed social and economic stimuli"
Hari Seldon Science
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"The question that is always raised is: Can a single human being be right against the world?"
Hari Seldon Truth
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"The first principle of civilization is justice"
Salvor Hardin Justice
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"The four kingdoms don't share the same concerns as we do"
Hari Seldon Politics
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"The laws of history are as absolute as the laws of physics"
Hari Seldon History
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"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent"
Salvor Hardin Wisdom
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"Relationships are built on mutual respect"
Salvor Hardin Relationships
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"Humor lightens even the darkest burdens"
Salvor Hardin Humor
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"Dreams shape reality more than reality shapes dreams"
Salvor Hardin Dreams
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"Perseverance outlasts all obstacles"
Salvor Hardin Perseverance
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"Kindness is not weakness but strategy"
Salvor Hardin Kindness
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"The universe operates by immutable laws"
Hari Seldon Science
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"Gratitude binds allies more firmly than contracts"
Salvor Hardin Gratitude
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"War is the failure of understanding"
Salvor Hardin War
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"Strength lies not in weapons but in resolve"
Salvor Hardin Strength
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"Hope is the fuel of human perseverance"
Salvor Hardin Hope
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"Education shapes the foundation of society"
Salvor Hardin Education
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"Preparation is the key to seizing opportunity"
Salvor Hardin Success
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"Empires rise and fall by the laws of psychohistory"
Hari Seldon Power
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"Trade is the foundation of peace"
Salvor Hardin Peace
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"Psychohistory predicts the inevitable"
Hari Seldon Science
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"We must think not of ourselves but of the galactic future"
Salvor Hardin Leadership
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"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent"
Salvor Hardin Wisdom
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"Power without responsibility corrupts absolutely"
Salvor Hardin Power
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"Imagination is more valuable than facts"
Hari Seldon Imagination
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"Technology serves those who understand it best"
Salvor Hardin Technology
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"The greatest power lies in understanding human nature"
Hari Seldon Power
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"Fear is the tool of tyrants"
Salvor Hardin Fear
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"Politics requires patience and strategy"
Salvor Hardin Politics
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"Scientific truth is objective and unchanging"
Hari Seldon Truth