I learned why 'out riding alone' is an oxymoron: An equestrian is never alone, is always sensing the other being, the mysterious but also understandable living being that is the horse.

With preference came point of view; with point of view, personality; with personality, uniqueness; with uniqueness, grief.

Good intentions are wicked! As far as I can see, all they lead to are lies and delusions.

The brave view is that talking it out helps work it out. Maybe the realistic view is that talking it out inflames the issues further. But that is America, especially these days.

Is human nature basically good or evil? No economist can embark upon his profession without considering this question, and yet they all seem to. And they all seem to think human nature is basically good, or they wouldn't be surprised by the effects of deregulation.

Every first draft is perfect, because all a first draft has to do is exist.

Progressivism is usually seen as a stepping back from individualism into a progressive community...