Some of us still get all weepy when we think about the Gaia Hypothesis, the idea that earth is a read more

Some of us still get all weepy when we think about the Gaia Hypothesis, the idea that earth is a big furry goddess-creature who resembles everybody's mom in that she knows what's best for us. But if you look at the historical record -- Krakatoa, Mt. Vesuvius, Hurricane Charley, poison ivy, and so forth down the ages -- you have to ask yourself: Whose side is she on, anyway?

He who helps in the saving of others, Saves himself as well.

He who helps in the saving of others, Saves himself as well.

The meaning of life is over comming death.

The meaning of life is over comming death.

First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain, then there is.

First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain, then there is.

There's nothing that makes you so aware of the improvisation of human existence as a song unfinished. Or an old read more

There's nothing that makes you so aware of the improvisation of human existence as a song unfinished. Or an old address book.

The world is not comprehensible, but it is embraceable: through the embracing of one of its beings.

The world is not comprehensible, but it is embraceable: through the embracing of one of its beings.

Memory moderates prosperity, decreases adversity, controls youth and delights old age.

Memory moderates prosperity, decreases adversity, controls youth and delights old age.

Time = Life, Therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.

Time = Life, Therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.

The irrationality of a thing is no argument against its existence, rather a condition of it.

The irrationality of a thing is no argument against its existence, rather a condition of it.