I live in a sort of insular world. It's mostly my family, my house, staying home and working.
The power of capitalism to mediate the gap between rich and poor is pretty incredible. Indeed, I think, year by year, the gap gets less.
Does the universe exist only for me? It's possible. If so, it's sure going well for me, I must admit.
If we can find approaches that meet the needs of the poor in ways that generate profits for business and votes for politicians, we will have found a sustainable way to reduce inequity in the world. This task is open-ended. It can never be finished. But a conscious effort to answer this challenge will change the world.
Solutions to all biological problems are greatly advanced by the sequencing work and the new tools that are created.
To be a good professional engineer, always start to study late for exams because it teaches you how to manage time and tackle emergencies.
Humanitys greatest advances are not in its discoveries, but in how those discoveries are applied to reduce inequity. Whether through democracy, strong public education, quality health care, or broad economic opportunity, reducing inequity is the highest human achievement.
I became very aware of how important it is to connect with children - possibly for the children, if they're in the mood for that - but certainly for the adults.
We must do what we conceive to be the right thing, and not bother our heads or burden our souls with whether we are going to be successful. Because if we don't do the right thing, we'll be doing the wrong thing, and we will just be part of the disease, and not a part of the cure.
Myron reached for the phone and dialed Win's number. After the eighth ring he began to hang up when a weak, distant voice coughed. "Hello?" Win?" Yeah. " You okay?" Hello?" Win?" Yeah. " What took you so long to answer the phone?" Hello?" Win?" Who is this?" Myron. " Myron Bolitar?" How many other Myrons do you know?" Myron Bolitar?" No, Myron Rockefeller. " Something's wrong," Win said. What?" Terribly wrong. " What are you talking about?" Some asshole is calling me at seven in the morning pretending to be my best friend. " Sorry, I forgot the time.
He that condescended so far, and stooped so low, to invite and bring us to heaven, will not refuse us a gracious reception there.