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TalleyrandThe art of putting the right men in the right places is first in the science of government; but that of finding places for the discontented is the most difficult.

—  Talleyrand, 1754-1838, French statesman & diplomat

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Jean Jacques RousseauIt is unnatural for a majority to rule, for a majority can seldom be organized and united for specific action, and a minority can.

—  Jean Jacques Rousseau, 1712-1778, Swiss-French philosopher

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Vladimir LeninA newspaper is not only a collective propagandist and a collective agitator, it is also a collective organiser.

—  Vladimir Lenin, 1870-1924, Soviet revolutionary & leader

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Arthur ClarkeIf he was indeed mad, his delusions were beautifully organized

—  Arthur Clarke, 1917-2008, British Sci-Fi writer

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Anatole FranceA dictionary is merely the universe arranged in alphabetical order.

—  Anatole France, 1844-1924, French writer, Nobel 1921

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HoraceA host is like a general: calamities often reveal his genius.

—  Horace, 65-8 BC, Roman poet

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Ludwig WittgensteinPhilosophy is like trying to open a safe with a combination lock: each little adjustment of the dials seems to achieve nothing, only when everything is in place does the door open.

—  Ludwig Wittgenstein, 1889-1951, Austrian philosopher

Remy de GourmontWomen live entirely in the present, men much more in the future where nature is less well organized.

—  Remy de Gourmont, 1858-1915, French poet

Bertrand RussellThe greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.

—  Bertrand Russell, 1872-1970, British philosopher

Nicolas Gomez DavilaMan emerges from the beast when he orders his instincts hierarchically.

—  Nicolas Gomez Davila, 1913-1994, Colombian writer

Terry PratchettChaos is found in greatest abundance wherever order is being sought. It always defeats order, because it is better organized.

—  Terry Pratchett, 1948-2015, British writer

Emily DickinsonIf you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves. You can gain more control over your life by paying closer attention to the little things.

—  Emily Dickinson, 1830-1886, American poet

Nicolas Gomez DavilaHierarchies are celestial. In hell all are equal.

—  Nicolas Gomez Davila, 1913-1994, Colombian writer

Nicolas Gomez DavilaRelativism is the explanation of one who is incapable of putting things in order.

—  Nicolas Gomez Davila, 1913-1994, Colombian writer




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