It is the process of evolution which identifies innovative benefits from any source and selects them on merit without prejudice

If we learn anything from the history of economic development, it is that culture makes all the difference.

Scepticism and refusal of authority is at the heart of scientific endeavour. Scientific knowledge dictates economic possibilities

If the gains from trade in commodities are substantial, they are small compared to trade in ideas

Educated, eyes-open optimism pays; pessimism can only offer the empty consolation of being right.

Those who don't know how to suffer are the worst off. There are times when the only correct thing we can do is to bear out troubles until a better day.

Then the movie started. It was in a foreign language and had subtitles, which was fun because I had never read a movie before.

Roots of the weed sucked first life from the genesis of earth and hold the essence of it still. Always the weed returns; the cultured plant retreats before it.

Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl.

Please, my dear brothers, let your wives and sisters go to the voter registration process. Later, you can control who she votes for, but please, let her go.

Understanding is a three-edged sword. Your side, my side, and the truth.

Vera Stark is a fabulous force of nature.

Motivations are too tangled and complex.

These mages," Kol asked, a wicked glint in his eye, "what kind of fees will they charge? Will I get a two-for-one discount, since they're twins?

Our most important problems cannot be solved; they must be outgrown.