Wealth is enjoying what we already have, not getting more of what we
think will make us happy.

Wealth is enjoying what we already have, not getting more of what we
think will make us happy.

Good writing is clear thinking made visible.

Good writing is clear thinking made visible.

The fact that you are willing to say, "I do not understand, and it
is fine," is the greatest understanding read more

The fact that you are willing to say, "I do not understand, and it
is fine," is the greatest understanding you could exhibit.

You do not pay the price of success, you enjoy the price of success.

You do not pay the price of success, you enjoy the price of success.

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.

Democracy without morality is impossible.

Democracy without morality is impossible.

A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.

A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.

I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know
why? While you're carrying a read more

I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know
why? While you're carrying a grudge, they're out dancing.

Practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of
your trousers.

Practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of
your trousers.