Widespread intellectual and moral docility may be convenient for leaders in the short term, but it is suicidal for nations in the long term. One of the criteria for national leadership should therefore be a talent for understanding, encouraging, and making constructive use of vigorous criticism.
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This quote is just one of 37 total Carl Sagan quotes in our collection. Carl Sagan is known for saying 'Widespread intellectual and moral docility may be convenient for leaders in the short term, but it is suicidal for nations in the long term. One of the criteria for national leadership should therefore be a talent for understanding, encouraging, and making constructive use of vigorous criticism.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality.
This quote is just one of 37 total Carl Sagan quotes in our collection. Carl Sagan is known for saying 'Widespread intellectual and moral docility may be convenient for leaders in the short term, but it is suicidal for nations in the long term. One of the criteria for national leadership should therefore be a talent for understanding, encouraging, and making constructive use of vigorous criticism.' as well as some of the following quotes.