Foundation

by Isaac Asimov

It was childish to feel disappointed, but childishness comes almost as naturally to a man as to a child,

We were a tiny island of atomic power in this ocean of barbarism, and an infinitely valuable prize.

‘It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety.’

‘Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right!’

“To succeed, planning alone is insufficient. One must improvise as well.”