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Nine-tenths of wisdom consists in being wise in time.
Nine-tenths of wisdom consists in being wise in time.
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.
The most wonderfully complex fictional character is much less complicated than the most boring actual person.
The most wonderfully complex fictional character is much less complicated than the most boring actual person.
If I'd known I was gonna live this long. I'd have taken better care of myself. [Eubie Blake At Age read more
If I'd known I was gonna live this long. I'd have taken better care of myself. [Eubie Blake At Age 100].
Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.
Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.
Bear one another's burdens.
Bear one another's burdens.
Trust in the Lord with all you do and you will be prosperous.
Trust in the Lord with all you do and you will be prosperous.
The road to success runs uphill.
The road to success runs uphill.
Often a noble face hides filthy ways.
Often a noble face hides filthy ways.