Quotes by Foucault, Michel

The work of an intellectual is not to mould the political will of othe >>

Freedom of conscience entails more dangers than authority and despotis >>

Prison continues, on those who are entrusted to it, a work begun elsew >>

Quotations about Luck

The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also have a talent f >>

A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck. >>

Luck always seems to be against the man who depends on it. >>

Chance does not speak essentially through words nor can it be seen in their convolution. It is the eruption of language, its sudden appearance. It's not a night twinkle with stars, an illuminated sleep, nor a drowsy vigil. It is the very edge of consciousness.

Foucault, Michel