Elemental Dragon Quotes

#1. Surely it is no accident that the most thorough of tyrannies appeared in Europe's most thoroughly scientific and industrialized nation. If we allow our own country to become as densely populated, overdeveloped and technically unified as modern Germany we may face a similar fate.

Edward Abbey

#2. A writer should always feel like he's in over his head

Michael Cunningham

#3. Our purpose, as we face these challenges, remains clear - fair and orderly markets that allow for efficient capital formation, while protecting the interests of investors.

Arthur Levitt

#4. An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.

Pliny The Younger

#5. The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.

James Baldwin

#6. It is not the New Inquisition which is our enemy today; it is hereditary Privilege. It is not Superstition, but Big Business which makes use of Superstition as a wolf makes use of sheep's clothing.

Upton Sinclair

#7. Privacy is precious in cities. It is indispensable. Perhaps it is precious and indispensable everywhere, but in most places you cannot get it. In small settlements everyone knows your affairs. In the city everyone does not - only those you choose to tell will know much about you.

Jane Jacobs

#8. If you haven't seen your wife smile at a traffic cop, you haven't seen her smile her prettiest.

Kin Hubbard