Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.

Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.

In my room as a kid... I'd play a fighter and get knocked to the floor and come back to read more

In my room as a kid... I'd play a fighter and get knocked to the floor and come back to win.

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.

Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.

Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.

The curiosity to know things has been given to man as a scourge.

The curiosity to know things has been given to man as a scourge.

As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.

As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

In terms of the game theory, we might say the universe is so constituted as to maximize play. The best read more

In terms of the game theory, we might say the universe is so constituted as to maximize play. The best games are not those in which all goes smoothly and steadily toward a certain conclusion, but those in which the outcome is always in doubt. Similarly, the geometry of life is designed to keep us at the point of maximum tension between certainty and uncertainty, order and chaos. Every important call is a close one. We survive and evolve by the skin of our teeth. We really wouldn't want it any other way.

To accept a favor is to forfeit liberty.

To accept a favor is to forfeit liberty.