Creative thinking - in terms of idea creativity - is not a mystical talent. It is a skill that can be practised and nurtured.

The effective thinker treats arrogance as the major sin of thinking.

America is not just a country, it's an idea.

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

We do not make very full value of the opportunities provided by technology because we prefer critical to constructive thinking, argument to design.

On trade, our hypocrisy is at its most appalling. Trade reform isn't about charity, it's about justice, and this campaign, Trade Justice is an unstoppable idea.

The solid wealth of insurance companies and the success of those who organsie gambling are some indication of the profits to be derived from the efficient use of chance.