GarethN

As government imposes the will of a few upon the many, the many begin to resist. Ultimately, it becomes necessary for the government to use force to make the people conform.
          - CK -

The scientific method for beginners: 
            1. observe; 
            2. establish hypothesis; 
            3. make predictions based on hypothesis;
            4. test hypothesis 
            5. build confidence in hypothesis. 
          Most of the ‘The Science Is Beyond Question’ brigade omit steps four as and five.
          - GK -

“I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.” 
          - TP -

You would do well to know, Marcus, that irritating a better swordsman than yourself is a good way to end up dead.
          - REF -

The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.” 
          - TP -

This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle… This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.
          - WS -

If you believe in something, you need to have the courage to fight for those ideas - not run away from them or try and silence them.
          - CK -

Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.
          - JRRT -

I have no use for people who have learnt the limits of the possible.
          - TP -

Never underestimate the potential for human stupidity when wealth and power are at stake.
          - REF -