# Quote — Arthur C. Clarke, Childhood's End

> Fifty years is ample time to change the world and it's people almost beyond recognition. All that I'd required for the task are a sound knowledge of social engineering, a clear sight of the intended goal- and power

- Author: [Arthur C. Clarke](https://www.leafyquotes.com/arthur-c-clarke.md)
- Book: [Childhood's End](https://www.leafyquotes.com/arthur-c-clarke/childhoods-end.md)
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> A century ago we came to your world and saved you from self-destruction. I do not believe that anyone would deny that fact—but what that self-destruction was, you never guessed.

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> "All political problems," Karellen had once told Stormgren, "can be solved by the correct application of power"

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> A well-stocked mind is safe from boredom.

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