In the end, a theory is accepted not because it is confirmed by conventional empirical tests, but because researchers persuade one another that the theory is correct and relevant.

Markets look a lot less efficient from the banks of the Hudsonthan the banks of the Charles.

One of the things I like about doing science, the thing that is the most fun, is coming up with something that seems ridiculous when you first hear it but finally seems obvious when you're finished.

In the real world of research, conventional tests of [statistical] significance seem almost worthless.

Let's live our lives with great meaning and purpose in the attempt to influence the world to whatever degree our circumstance allows.

It's an imperfect world, so you fit in perfectly.

We make our discoveries through our mistakes: we watch one another's success: and where there is freedom to experiment there is hope to improve.

In communications, familiarity breeds apathy.

I'm known as a winner now.

You can make all the changes to the island of the tonal you want, you can take excursions into the nagual, but to push yourself into the reordering process is absolutely foolish.

Opening day -- or Opening Day. Depending on how you feel about it.

Life in freedom is not easy, and democracy is not perfect.

If you think marriage is going to be perfect, you're probably still at your reception.