Speak softly, and carry a big stick; you will go far.

Speak softly, and carry a big stick; you will go far.

He who moves not forward, goes backward

He who moves not forward, goes backward

It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.

It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.

Progress is
The law of life, man is not
Man as yet.

Progress is
The law of life, man is not
Man as yet.

All rising to great place is by a winding stair.

All rising to great place is by a winding stair.

Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.

Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.

Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation

Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.

So long as all the increased wealth which modern progress brings,
goes but to build up great fortunes, to read more

So long as all the increased wealth which modern progress brings,
goes but to build up great fortunes, to increase luxury, and make
sharper the contest between the House of Have and the House of
Want, progress is not real and cannot be permanent.