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The test of a first rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function.

— F. Scott Fitzgerald, American Writer

Every cause produces more than one effect.

— Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher

What counts now are the value-less facts, the material and the rational. All else is regarded with condescension as being of only sentimental value.

— Jean Gebser, Swiss Philosopher

What, therefore, is a government at its best? It is a government that “governs” least and instead finds ways to mobilise the energies of our people.

— Vikram Sarabhai, Indian Scientist

Worse than any severe mental illness, is the illness of bigotry.

— Abhijit Naskar, Author

Anger is a wind which blows out the lamp of the mind.

— Robert G. Ingersoll, American Lawyer

It’s interesting that these themes of crime and political corruption are always relevant.

— Martin Scorsese, American Director

The intuitive mind is a sacred gift And the rational mind is a faithful servant.

— Albert Einstein, Theoretical Physicist

If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.

— Isaac Newton, Physicist

I am heartened to find so much wit in you, that you’d give thought to consequences and choose your way with reason, not passion only.

— Deborah J. Lightfoot, The Wysard
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