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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.
Something that has always puzzled me all my life is why, when I am in special need of help, the read more
Something that has always puzzled me all my life is why, when I am in special need of help, the good deed is usually done by somebody on whom I have no claim. - The Business of Life.
The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone.
The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone.
One of the greatest pieces of economic wisdom is to know what you do not know.
One of the greatest pieces of economic wisdom is to know what you do not know.
Don't expect mangoes when you plant papayas.
Don't expect mangoes when you plant papayas.
In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch -what makes read more
Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch -what makes you go beyond the norm.
Oh, how bitter it is to look into happiness through another man's eyes.
Oh, how bitter it is to look into happiness through another man's eyes.
What is conceived well is expressed clearly.
What is conceived well is expressed clearly.
