The reasoning of the Ming and Qing states for opposing international trade is by now familiar: the fear of creative destruction.
We have two natures within us, both struggling for mastery. Which one will dominate us? It depends on which one we feed.
Every corner and room of a house will carry memories, make these the most pleasurable times you shared with your family.
Confusion of goals and perfection of means seems, in my opinion, to characterize our age.
Life is a process during which one initially gets less and less dependent, independent, and then more and more dependent.
Use the wings of the flying Universe, Dream with open eyes; See in darkness.
Kindness is universal. Sometimes being kind allows others to see the goodness in humanity through you. Always be kinder than necessary.
The really frightening thing about middle age is the knowledge that you'll grow out of it.
Do not be afraid of what should be afraid of you
I'm into mellow dates with really good food.
Few companies that installed computers to reduce the employment of clerks have realized their expectations... They now need more, and more expensive clerks even though they call them 'operators' or 'p...