It is a rare man who can prevail in the face of comfort. Freedom is fragile and elusive, for rarely does the appreciation of it exceed the pleasure of being able to tell others what to do. There is but one tick on the accuracy scale between 'optimism' and 'denial.'

My lousy way of getting it done is better than your great way of not doing it.

It's easier to be old than young. You make just as many blunders, but you've become much more adept at not recognizing them.

A child should have every advantage - including those taught by disadvantage.

The resolve to diet is most easily summoned on a full stomach.

Talent is truth on display.

Human beings are compelled to adopt a belief system; some paradigm to provide meaning, purpose, and understanding to our lives. A quick survey of the world shows that pretty much any idea will do - it need not reflect reality or truth, merely function to fascinate, distract, and compel. We are designed for belief, not for truth.