Thijs Havenith

“... the more complex they made their world, the less capable they were of dealing with it. They had no means of consensus. They learnt to co-operate constructively in small units; but only destructively in large units. They aspired greedily, and then refused to face the responsibilities they had created. They created vast problems, and then buried their heads in the sands of idle faith.”
― John Wyndham, The Chrysalids

“I believe that informed adults should be allowed to inflict whatever suffering they wish - on themselves. But we are not entitled to harm other people.”
― George Monbiot, How Did We Get into This Mess?: Politics, Equality, Nature

“I have less patience with someone who doesn't wear a watch than with anyone else, for this type is not time-conscious. [...] In all our deeds, the proper value and respect for time determines succes or failure.”
― Malcolm X, The Autobiography of Malcolm X

“I'm man enough to tell you that I can't put my finger on exactly what my philosophy is right now, but I'm flexible.”
― Malcolm X, The Autobiography of Malcolm X