To explain the unknown by the known is a logical procedure; to explain the known by the unknown is a form of theological lunacy.
David BrooksAs for multimillionaires [in Donald Trump's Administration], a lot of us hope to be a multimillionaire some day. Again, spotty records, but it seems to be not without the range.
David BrooksThe policies of the Democratic Party have always been in cultural consonance with the culture of the working class. And, somehow, they missed that.
David BrooksIf Donald Trump wants to fire somebody for not getting Obamacare repealed, he should fire himself.
David BrooksThis is how life works. Deciding whom to love is not an alien form of decision-making , a romantic interlude in the midst of normal life. Instead, decisions about whom to love are more intense versions of the sorts of decisions we make throughout the course of our existence, from what kind of gelato to order to what career to pursue. Living is an inherently emotional business.
David Brooks