The more information that's out there, the greater the returns to just being willing to sit down and apply yourself. Information isn't what's scarce; it's the willingness to do something with it.

Real cultural diversity results from the interchange of ideas, products, and influences, not from the insular development of a single national style.

Food is a product of supply and demand, so try to figure out where the supplies are fresh, the suppliers are creative, and the demanders are informed.

My view of the internet is that it is way overrated in what it’s done to date but considerably underrated in what it will do.

Understanding economics can help you make better decisions and lead a happier life.

For many artists fame complements the value of creative self-expression. Ludwig van Beethoven loved composing music, but he probably would have enjoyed it less if no one ever listened to the product.

Unintended Consequences is full of substance, it is one of the must-read books of the year, and once I finish it I will be giving it a second read through right away.

Economics is sometimes associated with the study and defense of selfishness and material inequality, but it has an egalitarian and civil libertarian core that should be celebrated.

Newton expected no money from establishing his originality but rather desired recognition for his excellence.

Our time and attention is scarce. Art is not that important to us, no matter what we might like to believe.

Beethoven and Michelangelo, who sold their artworks for profit, were entrepreneurs and capitalists.

Wanita cerdas bisa menghadapi cecunguk mana pun dengan anggun.

Time itself made all things rare.

Digital Age Cozy: Cozy mystery can be more than knitting grannies, cats, and cookbooks!

My heart swells with emotion each time I recall the sweetness of my youth!

That sign of old age extolling the past at the expense of the present.

Joy can only be real if people look upon their life as a service and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness.

I do speak Mandarin, and I also relate to the hunger that China has for culture and architecture and style.

I don't even like the word 'relax'! If I have a partner and we make love a lot, then I'm in a very pure state of being.

People are actually having conversations about "Is this sexist?"

Lucky people create, notice and act upon the chance opportunities in their lives. Being in the right place at the right time is actually all about being in the right state of mind.