The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.

The difference between correlation and causation is not just academic—it can have profound policy implications.

"The past is always present in the stories we tell."

我们都是自己人生不可靠的叙述者。

（道德高尚的人）明察安危，安于祸福，谨慎地对待去留，就没有什么能够伤害他们。

I’ve learned over the years that the market is always right.

Courage is the primary quality of justice.