"The Nazis did not gain power against the country's wishes. In this respect there was no gulf between the intellectuals and the people. The Nazi party was elected to office by the freely cast ballots of millions of German voters, including men on every social, economic, and educational level." --Leonard Peikoff, *Ominous Parallels*

"To this day, I remain convinced of this basic philosophy: no matter what quandaries we face--business problems, health issues, relationship difficulties, as well as the great scientific, social, and cultural challenges of our time--there is an idea that can enable us to prevail. Furthermore, we can find that idea. And when we find it, we need to implement it." -- Raymond Kurzweil, inventor