Open-mindedness should not be fostered because, as Scripture teaches, Truth is great and will prevail, nor because, as Milton suggests, Truth will always win in a free and open encounter. It should be fostered for its own sake.

What sort of world can we prepare for our great grandchildren?

If I had to lay bets, my bet would be that everything is going to go to hell, but, you know, what else have we got except hope?

The difference between people and ideas is... only superficial.

The world is out there, but descriptions of the world are not.

Truth is what your contemporaries let you get away with.

Always strive to excel, but only on weekends.