“There is, and always has been, one tremendous ruler of the human race - and that ruler is that combination of the opinions of all, the leveling up of universal sense which is called public sentiment. That is the ever-present regulator and police of humanity.” HumansHas BeensHumanityRaceOpinionUniversalPoliceCombinationHuman RaceSentimentsRulersRegulators Book:Orations and addresses Source: Orations and addresses
“We need to claim lunch back. It is our natural right. It has been stolen from us by our rulers. The fear that keeps you chained to your desk, staring at your screen, does not serve your spirit. Lunch is a time to forget about being sensible, practical, efficient. A proper lunch should be spiritually as well as physically nourishing. Cosy, convivial, a treat; lunch is for loafers.” NeedsShouldWellsDoeHas BeensSpiritNaturalForgetTreatsClaimsScreensPracticalsStaringLunchSensibleEfficientRulersDesksStolenChainedCosyLoafers Book:How to be Idle Source: How to be Idle
“Wherever we turn we find that the real obstacles to peace are human will and feeling, human convictions, prejudices, opinions. If we want to get rid of war we must get rid first of all of its psychological causes. Only when this has been done will the rulers of the nations even desire to get rid of the economic and political causes.” IfsWantFirstsHumansHas BeensWarRealDoneFeelingsPoliticalDesireTurnsNationsCausesOpinionEconomicPrejudiceConvictionObstaclesPsychologicalRulersHuman Will Book:Ends and Means: An Inquiry into the Nature of Ideals Source: Ends and Means: An Inquiry into the Nature of Ideals