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In order for a society to survive, it must generate a sufficient level of physical production both to meet its current needs, and to produce a surplus for upgrading its productive powers.

Quotes by Robert Trout

The level of potential physical productivity of a society depends on both the development of the intellect of its members, and a minimal standard of both demographic characteristics and of consumption.

Quotes by Robert Trout

If you're not adapting to the very rapidly changing environment, if you can't think creatively, you lose big in this society because there are very few jobs for you left.

Quotes by Robert Sternberg

For me, the single most important question is how to construct a society that is just, safe, peaceful - all those good things - when people finally accept that there is no free will.

Quotes by Robert Sapolsky

I find that it's not the numbers but the quality of the audience. That's why it got to be such a big thing when I left Microsoft, because I had an interested audience; not huge, but passionate. The passionate ones...

Quotes by Robert Scoble

Indeed, one of the most successful and influential religious organizations in history, the Society of Jesus, was consciously modeled along military lines by its founder, Ignatius Loyola.

Quotes by Robert Shea

Ultimately we may still ask, why can't humans design a perfect society?

Quotes by Robert Shea

I believe in mythology. I guess I share Joseph Campbell's notion that a culture or society without mythology would die, and we're close to that.

Quotes by Robert Redford

What someone is paid has little or no relationship to what their work is worth to society.

Quotes by Robert Reich

Standing up to bullies is the hallmark of a civilized society.

Quotes by Robert Reich

Intellectuals feel they are the most valuable people, the ones with the highest merit, and that society should reward people in accordance with their value and merit. But a capitalist society does not satisfy the principle of distribution 'to each...

Quotes by Robert Nozick

Life was a lot simpler when what we honored was father and mother rather than all major credit cards.

Quotes by Robert Orben

Courts of law, and all the paraphernalia and folly of law cannot be found in a rational state of society.

Quotes by Robert Owen

If we as a society are willing to have a preference for organic food, the farmer can pass on the savings.

Quotes by Robert Patterson

As the mainstream media has become increasingly dependent on advertising revenues for support, it has become an anti-democratic force in society.

Quotes by Robert McChesney

The extraordinary context of 'Coriolanus' is that it's the first republic - it's the first attempt to create a society not ruled by a monarch. It changes the whole system, and you see how the establishment reacts to that, how...

Quotes by Robert Lepage

I have been interested in pirates since I was about 8 years old. The idea of people deciding, sometimes at a moment's notice, to throw over the rules and restrictions of society - it was just irresistible.

Quotes by Robert Kurson

So great is society's demand for information that we can no longer say that all the news gathered is worthy of airing. Much of it is not.

Quotes by Robert Kardashian

The glory of justice and the majesty of law are created not just by the Constitution - nor by the courts - nor by the officers of the law - nor by the lawyers - but by the men and...

Quotes by Robert Kennedy

Finance is not merely about making money. It's about achieving our deep goals and protecting the fruits of our labor. It's about stewardship and, therefore, about achieving the good society.

Quotes by Robert J. Shiller

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about the impact of today's decisions?
One quote makes a strong point about long-term consequences: "The decisions we make about communication security today will determine the kind of society we live in tomorrow." For more on everyday living, see our Live page.
Is there a quote about facing public backlash?
Yes - one quote recalls being an outsider after a controversial project, saying "I was anathema in polite society after I made 'Last House.' People literally would grab their children and run from the room."
Does the collection touch on diversity in higher education?
One quote shares a view on cultivating varied leadership, stating that this "depends on universities' transparent use of race as one of many factors in an admissions process that is accessible to all" - presented here as that quote's own stated position on the issue. For more thoughtful perspectives, see our Good collection.
Is there a quote about the pressure to be first?
Yes - one quote pushes back on that mindset, noting that "In a society that glorifies the pioneers, it's easy to think that an endeavor is only worth pursuing if you can be the first to pursue it." For more life lessons, see our Life page.
What's the range of perspectives in this collection?
From security and public opinion to education policy and ambition, these quotes look at society from several different angles. Explore more in our Me section.

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