Foundation

"An empire is not eternal no matter its power"

"Knowledge of the facts is insufficient without understanding their significance"

"The greatest delight is to destroy the enemy without firing a shot"

"Barbarism is the natural state of mankind"

"Complexity is just a lot of simplicity"

"It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety"

"It is a mistake to suppose that the majority rules in a democracy"

"The future is uncertain but the end is always near"

"You can't expect to hold supreme power and enjoy political peace simultaneously"

"The fall of Empire, gentlemen, is a massive thing, however, and not easily fought"

"The rate of growth of a civilization is limited by its rate of accumulation of knowledge"

"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent"

"The greatest victories are won before battle begins"

"The foundation is humanity's second chance"

"We must save not just lives, but civilization itself"

"The future belongs to those who understand it first"

"The empire's fall was written in mathematics"

"Fear is the tool of tyrants"

"The preservation of knowledge is sacred"

"Wisdom comes from understanding your limitations"

"The cycle of civilization is predictable yet inevitable"

"The foundation's greatest strength is its people"

"The most valuable asset is human ingenuity"

"Understanding the past is essential to shaping the future"

"The past shapes our present, but need not define our future"

"True leadership requires both vision and humility"

"The foundation must survive at all costs"

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it"

"Empires rise and fall according to predictable laws"

"Knowledge is power only if it is applied"