Poetry is the deification of reality. (Edith Sitwell)
The problem of power is how to achieve its responsible use rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use - of how to get men of power to live for the public rather than off the public. (Robert F. Kennedy)
The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray, and the advantage of science is that it is not emotional. (Oscar Wilde)
Engineering is the professional art of applying science to the optimum conversion of natural resources to the benefit of man. (Ralph J. Smith)
The secret of a good memory is attention, and attention to a subject depends upon our interest in it. We rarely forget that which has made a deep impression on our minds. (Tryon Edwards)
The higher your station, the less your liberty. (Sallust)
By courage I repel adversity. (Adversa Virtute Repello) (Anonymous)
Make sure to be in with your equals if you're going to fall out with your superiors. (Jewish Proverb)
Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you ready or not, to put this plan into action. (Napoleon Hill)
Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations. (George Crabbe)