“A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.”
-unknown

"Science cannot disclose the ultimate reality, only the phenomena which are its expression."
-Arthur Schopenhauer

"The job of bureaucrats is to regulate, and left to themselves they will regulate everything they can."
-Den Beste

"The American experiment continues its pursuit of the good and its flirtation with perfection. In this pursuit of happiness the American experiment continues to demonstrate to the world what a real egalitarian and free society actually looks like and is. At the same time I would not deny that we are by default an example to the world -- if not the perfect example so many would prefer. Instead we are simply, warts and all, the best society in all its multifoliate aspects that currently exists or has ever existed upon the Earth."
-Gerard Van der Leun

"I don't drink, smoke or chase women - they chase me."
-anonymous 108 year old man

"My idea of a high-trust society differs from that of many elites. Elitist journalists think that a high-trust society is one where we trust the mainstream media. Elitist politicians and activists think that a high-trust society is one where we trust legislators, regulators, and experts to exercise broad authority. In contrast, I believe that a high-trust society is one in which processes ensure that elites are subject to checks and accountability. It is particularly important for legislators, regulators, and experts to have their authority limited and their accountability assured."
-Arnold Kling