As a general truth, communities prosper and flourish, or droop and decline, in just the degree that they practise or neglect to practise the primary duties of justice and humanity.
-William Henry Seward, Secretary of State, Governor, and Senator (1801-1872)
On this 4th [of July], look beyond fireworks, parades, and pretentious patriots. Instead, celebrate whistleblowers and lamplighters who warn the people, speak truth to power -- risking their lives and fortunes defending our inalienable rights and independence against those who take our liberties away.
-Thomas Drake, veteran and whistleblower (b. 22 Apr 1957)
Most ignorant of what he's most assured, His glassy essence, like an angry ape, Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven As make the angels weep.
-William Shakespeare, playwright and poet (1564-1616)
I learn that ten percent of all the world's species are parasitic insects. It is hard to believe. What if you were an inventor, and you made ten percent of your inventions in such a way that they could only work by harnessing, disfiguring, or totally destroying the other ninety percent?
"The key to successful people management is listening to your team and empowering them to solve problems together." – Dennis Muilenburg, former CEO of Boeing, a leader in aerospace manufacturing.
"You don't manage people; you lead them by creating an environment where they can thrive and contribute their best." – Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, a manufacturing-driven company.
This world is divided roughly into three kinds of nations: those that spend lots of money to keep their weight down; those whose people eat to live; and those whose people don't know where their next meal is coming from. -David S. Landes, author, professor of economics and history (1924-2013)
There is also an artificial aristocracy founded on wealth and birth, without either virtue or talents... The artificial aristocracy is a mischievous ingredient in government, and provisions should be made to prevent its ascendancy.
-Thomas Jefferson, third US president, architect, and author (1743-1826)