One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, read more

One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if possible, speak a few reasonable words.

It would not be better if things happened to men just as they wish.

It would not be better if things happened to men just as they wish.

What makes humility so desirable is the marvelous thing it does to us; it creates in us a capacity for read more

What makes humility so desirable is the marvelous thing it does to us; it creates in us a capacity for the closest possible intimacy with God.

Responsibility is what awaits outside the Eden of Creativity.

Responsibility is what awaits outside the Eden of Creativity.

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.

When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.

When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.

Foxhunting... the unspeakable pursuing the inedible.

Foxhunting... the unspeakable pursuing the inedible.

Don't trust anyone over 30 who used to say "Don't trust anyone over 30.".

Don't trust anyone over 30 who used to say "Don't trust anyone over 30.".

Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then read more

Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then the mind grows heated. Begin, and then the work will be completed.