Intellectually secure people do not need to show anyone how smart they are. They are empirical and seek truth. Intellectually insecure people need to show everyone how smart they are. They are egotistical and seek triumph.

There are few overnight successes and many up-all-night successes.

A species that survives by creating must not limit who can create. More creators means more creations. Equality brings justice to some and wealth to all.

Make an enemy of certainty and befriend doubt. When you can change your mind, you can change anything.

Creating is an ordinary act, creation its extraordinary outcome.