The curious mind embraces science; the gifted and sensitive, the arts; the practical, business; the leftover becomes an economist

To bankrupt a fool, give him information.

It is my great hope someday, to see science and decision makers rediscover what the ancients have always known. Namely that our highest currency is respect.

The imagination of the genius vastly surpasses his intellect; the intellect of the academic vastly surpasses his imagination

The difference between technology and slavery is that slaves are fully aware that they are not free

They will envy you for your success, your wealth, for your intelligence, for your looks, for your status - but rarely for your wisdom.

In economic life and history more generally, just about everything of consequence comes from black swans; ordinary events have paltry effects in the long term.