Foolproof systems do not take into account the ingenuity of fools.

Foolproof systems do not take into account the ingenuity of fools.

Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.

Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.

These are days when no one should rely unduly on his "competence." Strength lies in improvisation. All the decisive blows read more

These are days when no one should rely unduly on his "competence." Strength lies in improvisation. All the decisive blows are struck left-handed.

Remember son, many a good story has been ruined by over verification.

Remember son, many a good story has been ruined by over verification.

Studying literature at Harvard is like learning about women at the Mayo clinic.

Studying literature at Harvard is like learning about women at the Mayo clinic.

Every creator painfully experiences the chasm between his inner vision and its ultimate expression.

Every creator painfully experiences the chasm between his inner vision and its ultimate expression.

Even in the bleakest times, there are gifts to be discovered.

Even in the bleakest times, there are gifts to be discovered.

Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.

Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.

Curiosity is one of the lowest of the human faculties. You will have noticed in daily life that when people read more

Curiosity is one of the lowest of the human faculties. You will have noticed in daily life that when people are inquisitive they nearly always have bad memories and are usually stupid at bottom.