If you're never ridden a fast horse at a dead run across a desert valley at dawn, be of good cheer: You've only missed out on one half of life.

A life without tragedy would not be worth living.

Most academic economists know nothing of economy. In fact, they know little of anything.

It is the difference between men and women, not the sameness, that creates the tension and the delight.

Lightning streaks like gunfire through the clouds, volleys of thunder shake the air.

The death penalty would be even more effective, as a deterrent, if we executed a few innocent people more often.

Music clouds the intellect but clarifies the heart.