I think we judge talent wrong. What do we see as talent? I think I have made the same mistake myself. Things like determination, courage, discipline, temperament, these are also talent.
Rationality attracts conscientious humans, whereas mysticism attracts fools.
I mean, you could claim that anything’s real if the only basis for believing in it is that nobody’s proved it doesn’t exist!
For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you.
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.
A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
Logic is like the sword–those who appeal to it shall perish by it.
You don’t play for revenge, you play for respect and pride.
I am heartened to find so much wit in you, that you’d give thought to consequences and choose your way with reason, not passion only.
I would rather have questions that can’t be answered than answers which can’t be questioned.