That's what I mean by radical truth. I mean accepting reality.

I pay about a third in taxes, I give away about a third, and I follow the law.

I think so many people are reactive... they see things in a short term way they're right up against it.

Nature is a machine. The family is a machine. The life cycle is like a machine.

Distinguish open-minded people from closed-minded people. Open-minded people seek to learn by asking questions; they realize that what they know is little in relation to what there is to know and recognize that they might be wrong. Closed-minded people always tell you what they know, even if they know hardly anything about the subject being discussed. They are typically made uncomfortable by being around those who know a lot more about a subject, unlike open-minded people who are thrilled by such company.

When growth is slower than expected, stocks go down. When inflation is higher than expected, bonds go down. When inflation's lower than expected, bonds go up.

There is giant untapped potential in disagreement, especially if the disagreement is between two or more thoughtful people