“ Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires. Ronald Wright
“ Even today, some opt for the comforts of mystification, preferring to believe that the wonders of the ancient world were built by Atlanteans, gods, or space travelers, instead of by thousands toiling… Ronald Wright
“ If civilization is to survive, it must live on the interest, not the capital, of nature. Ronald Wright
“ Though we became experimental creatures of our own devising, it’s important to bear in mind that we had no inkling of this process, let alone its consequences, until only the last six or seven of our… Ronald Wright
“ People afraid of outsiders are easily manipulated. The warrior caste, supposedly society's protectors, often become protection racketeers. In times of war or crisis, power is easily stolen from the ma… Ronald Wright
