The government-sponsored institution Fannie Mae, when I look at its risks, seems to be sitting on a barrel of dynamite, vulnerable to the slightest hiccup. But not to worry: their large staff of scientists deemed these events "unlikely."

Half of the people lie with their lips; the other half with their tears

To bankrupt a fool, give him information.

An elephant is vastly more efficient, metabolically, than a mouse. It's the same for a megacity as opposed to a village. But an elephant can break a leg very easily, whereas you can toss a mouse out of a window and it'll be fine. Size makes you fragile.

...maximize the serendipity around you.

Paul Krugman is a danger to society!

I hated school because I liked to daydream and the system tried to stop me from that.