Our memory tells us stories, that is, what we get to keep from our experiences is a story.

We can't live in a state of perpetual doubt, so we make up the best story possible and we live as if the story were true.

Each additional day together is a gift. The end of the day means the end of hostilities, the recognition that the underlying shared values and commitment to the relationship trump the need for one last dig or self-righteous justification.

We are far too willing to reject the belief that much of what we see in life is random.

It's very easy for trusted companies to mislead naive customers, and life insurance companies are trusted.

It was always assumed I would be a professor. I grew up thinking it.

If owning stocks is a long-term project for you, following their changes constantly is a very, very bad idea. It's the worst possible thing you can do, because people are so sensitive to short-term losses. If you count your money every day, you'll be miserable.