A popular man arouses the jealousy of the powerful.
Most of us choose our companions and surroundings to reflect ourselves.
The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth.
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future.
There's an unwritten compact between you and the reader. If someone enters a bookstore and sets down hard earned money (energy) for your book, you owe that person some entertainment and as much more as you can give.
Every judgment teeters on the brink of error. To claim absolute knowledge is to become monstrous. Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty.