The grand assertion is that you must see the world through probability and that probability is the only guide you need.

Utility is the emotion pleading to be let into the house of pure reason and thereby enriching it.

Uncertainty is a personal matter; it is not the uncertainty but your uncertainty.

Consider the case of a person who holds a view with probability 1. Then coherence says that it is no use having a debate with them because nothing will change their mind.

Almost all thinking people agree that you should not have probability 1 (or 0) for any event, other than one demonstrable by logic, like 2 x 2 = 4.

Whatever way uncertainty is approached, probability is the only sound way to think about it.

It is dangerous to attach probability zero to anything other than a logical impossibility.

In teaching there can be too much emphasis on certainty and a proper appreciation of uncertainty is to be encouraged.

Generally there is Stigler's law of eponymy that says that a scientific notion is never attributed to the right person; in particular, the law is not due to Stigler.

I have been loved said Edward to the stars.

Never blame anyone in life. The good people give you happiness. The worst people give you a lesson. The best people give you memories.

I've worn dresses from all different price ranges, and the thing that couture dresses have in common is that the fit is amazing.

After eighty, there are no enemies, only survivors.

If you reject God's commanding word, you will not receive God's gracious word.

Come on up, boys -I'm dead.

in my experience one thing you don't learn from is anything anyone set up to be a lesson; what you are to know you pick up as you go along.

Life is good when you have a good sandwich.

I think if I weren't married to [Barack Obama], I'd want him to be in there.

If it is abuse, - why one is always sure to hear of it from one damned goodnatured friend or another!