Some of us still get all weepy when we think about the Gaia Hypothesis, the idea that earth is a read more

Some of us still get all weepy when we think about the Gaia Hypothesis, the idea that earth is a big furry goddess-creature who resembles everybody's mom in that she knows what's best for us. But if you look at the historical record -- Krakatoa, Mt. Vesuvius, Hurricane Charley, poison ivy, and so forth down the ages -- you have to ask yourself: Whose side is she on, anyway?

Reality is a question of perspective; the further you get from the past, the more concrete and plausible it seems read more

Reality is a question of perspective; the further you get from the past, the more concrete and plausible it seems -- but as you approach the present, it inevitably seems incredible.

You do not reform a world by ignoring it.

You do not reform a world by ignoring it.

To choose time is to save time.

To choose time is to save time.

Keep doing good deeds long enough, and you'll probably turn out a good man in spite of yourself.

Keep doing good deeds long enough, and you'll probably turn out a good man in spite of yourself.

As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins.

As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins.

The meaning of life is over comming death.

The meaning of life is over comming death.

In reality, serendipity accounts for one percent of the blessings we receive in life, work and love. The other 99 read more

In reality, serendipity accounts for one percent of the blessings we receive in life, work and love. The other 99 percent is due to our efforts.

Every day you waste is one you can never make up.

Every day you waste is one you can never make up.