Sometimes the situation is only a problem because it is looked at in a certain subjective, negative, ungrateful way.

It's always amazed me how little attention philosophers, psychologists, or anyone else actually has paid to humor.

Our existing thinking habits are excellent, just as the rear wheels of a motor car are excellent, but not enough.

Dealing with complexity is an inefficient and unnecessary waste of time, attention and mental energy. There is never any justification for things being complex when they could be simple.

When the story of these times gets written, we want it to say that we did all we could, and it was more than anyone could have imagined.

What the joke displays is a switch in perception. This is important in changing the way we think.

I think school is a place where thinking should be taught.