Our systems, perhaps, are nothing more than an unconscious apology for our faults --a gigantic scaffolding whose object is to read more

Our systems, perhaps, are nothing more than an unconscious apology for our faults --a gigantic scaffolding whose object is to hide from us our favorite sin.

It's very treacherous. ... It's better to wait until conditions are better.

It's very treacherous. ... It's better to wait until conditions are better.

The idea is to make the chambers speak to the governments to implement these proposals.

The idea is to make the chambers speak to the governments to implement these proposals.

Small-business salaries are rising from the dead. That's good news for small business employees, but it may not be great read more

Small-business salaries are rising from the dead. That's good news for small business employees, but it may not be great news for the overall economy. Inflation is rearing its ugly head and may soon stifle economic growth.

That 400-person party would cost about $500 a head,

That 400-person party would cost about $500 a head,

We just can't get there. Maybe they see something we don't see.

We just can't get there. Maybe they see something we don't see.

I am a writer and always was; being a writer is an integral part of my identity. Being published, being read more

I am a writer and always was; being a writer is an integral part of my identity. Being published, being well regarded, is a component of that identity.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

As soon as I accepted my captaincy I knew I wanted Marie-Laure to be my vice captain. I am so read more

As soon as I accepted my captaincy I knew I wanted Marie-Laure to be my vice captain. I am so pleased that she agreed. Marie-Laure is a great friend, she has a huge amount of experience and she will bring a lot to the team.