I take as my guide the hope of a saint: in crucial things, unity. . . in important things, diversity. read more

I take as my guide the hope of a saint: in crucial things, unity. . . in important things, diversity. . . in all things, generosity.

I am a possibilist. I believe that humanity is master of its own fate... Before we can change direction, we read more

I am a possibilist. I believe that humanity is master of its own fate... Before we can change direction, we have to question many of the assumptions underlying our current philosophy. Assumptions like bigger is better; you can't stop progress; no speed is too fast; globalization is good. Then we have to replace them with some different assumptions: small is beautiful; roots and traditions are worth preserving; variety is the spice of life; the only work worth doing is meaningful work; biodiversity is the necessary pre-condition for human survival.

There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal read more

There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity

The real death of America will come when everyone is alike.

The real death of America will come when everyone is alike.

Good art is art that allows you to enter it from a variety of angles and to emerge with a read more

Good art is art that allows you to enter it from a variety of angles and to emerge with a variety of views.

The diversity of the phenomena of nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely read more

The diversity of the phenomena of nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment.

Variety is the spice of life

Variety is the spice of life

Well! Evil to some is always good to others.

Well! Evil to some is always good to others.

If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.

If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.