I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.
Niccolò MachiavelliMots clés political-theory sociology
If two people stare at each other for more than a few seconds, it means they are about to either make love or fight. Something similar might be said about human societies. If two nearby societies are in contact for any length of time, they will either trade or fight. The first is non-zero-sum social integration, and the second ultimately brings it.
Robert WrightMots clés human-condition anthropology sociology
Yankee Stadium, it’s like everything else in this country. In Europe, they save all their old buildings for history. Here, we just tear them all down.
Bob FellerIt's supposed to be automatic, but actually you have to push this button.
John BrunnerMots clés humour technology sociology
Having wallowed in a delightful orgy of anti-French sentiment, having deplored and applauded the villains themselves, having relished the foibles of bankers, railwaymen, diplomats, and police, the public was now ready to see its faith restored in the basic soundness of banks, railroads, government, and police.
Michael CrichtonMots clés sociology
What is the cause of historical events? Power. What is power? Power is the sum total of wills transferred to one person. On what condition are the willso fo the masses transferred to one person? On condition that the person express the will of the whole people. That is, power is power. That is, power is a word the meaning of which we do not understand.
Leo TolstoyMots clés power history humanity sociology
The old man in the beard he felt convinced was wrong. He was too busy saving his own soul. Wasn't it better to take part even in the crimes of people you loved, if it was necessary hate as they did, and if that were the end of everything suffer damnation with them rather than be saved alone?
Graham GreeneMots clés sociology
One can't love humanity. One can only love people.
Graham GreeneMots clés sociology
Pity is cruel. Pity destroys.
Graham GreeneMots clés sociology
It is always of interest to know what strikes another human being as remarkable.
Graham GreeneMots clés sociology
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