18Only by being forced to defend an idea against the doubts and contrasting views of others does one really discover the value of that idea.

　　19If a society is to thrive, it must put its own overall success before the well-being of its individual citizens.

　　20National governments should devote more of their social programs and services to children than to adults.

　　21Reform is seldom brought about by people who are concerned with their own reputation and social standing. Those who are really in earnest about reforming a government, an educational system, or any other institution must be willing to be viewed with disdain by the rest of the world.

　　22Many people believe that a few individuals or small groups have caused them to think and behave in the way they do. Yet it is always society as a whole that defines us and our attitudes, not a few individuals.

　　23Contemporary technology makes available many small pieces of factual information. As a result, people have become so preoccupied with bits of fragmented information that they pay too little attention to the larger issues and overall perspectives.

　　24People in positions of power are most effective when they exercise caution and restraint in the use of that power.

　　25Anyone can make things bigger and more complex. What requires real effort and courage is to move in the opposite directionin other words, to make things as simple as possible.

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