Efficiency is highly overrated； Goofing off is highly underrated. Regularly scheduled sabbaths， sabbaticals， vacations， breaks， aimless walks and time off are essential for top performance of any kind. The best work ethic requires a good rest ethic.
The only way to deal with the future is to function efficiently in the now.
"Resilience is not just about bouncing back, but bouncing forward."
Never give up on something you really want. It's difficult to wait, but more difficult to regret.
The spread of liberal democracy around the world is not inevitable, but it is the most likely outcome given the alternatives.
Every building is a prototype, because every building is unique.