The recognition that things that are not sustainable will eventually come to an end does not give us much of a guide to whether the transition will be calm or exciting.

Never before in modern times has so much of the world been simultaneously hit by a confluence of economic and financial turmoil such as we are now living through.

Most consequential choices involve shades of gray, and some fog is often useful in getting things done

Monetary policy itself cannot sensibly be directed at reducing imbalances.

We believe in a strong dollar. Chinese financial assets are very safe.

This crisis is not simply a more severe version of the usual business cycle recession, the typical downturn in which economies ultimately adjust and stabilize.

Financial crises require governments.

The choice is between which mistake is easier to correct: underdoing it or overdoing it.

The substantial uncertainty about the path of asset price movements going forward necessarily reduces the case for altering policy in advance of the move.

I believe deeply that it's very important to the United States, to the economic health of the United States, that we maintain a strong dollar.

The government can help, but we need to make this transition now to a recovery led by private investment.

We all have to share this world. The best way to do that is to be nice to each other.

Flirting with random women in a tavern? That sounds like Helios. Well, it sounds like most of the gods, actually.

Jade blinked. It was only for a fraction of a second but she could have sworn the the house had changed shape.

Some McDonald's restaurants are taking reservations on Valentine's Day. They are getting a lot of tables for one.

Pettiness is the tendency of people without large purposes.

Most Americans have their head in the sand about evolution.

He wondered if she wondered if he were watching her.

I never go anywhere without my iPod.

LOVE is what gives joy to giving joy.

I'm totally sick of hotels. I'm totally sick of room service. I'm totally sick of how can I help you ma'am? I just want to go home and wash some dishes, play with my cat, watch some TV.