The World Motivation
We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to keep alive the hope of obtaining it for himself.
“We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to keep alive the hope of obtaining it for himself.”
— Samuel Johnson · Alive
We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to keep alive the hope of obtaining it for himself.
Love is only one of many passions.
To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the highest human felicity.
He who does not mind his belly, will hardly mind anything else.
I had rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world.
Art gives people a reason to be alive.
There are fans of Twenty20 cricket, and we need to ensure that we give them the cricket they want to see. We need to keep Test cricket alive, because there is a section of fans who love and worship Test cricket and have basically helped this game grow, and they are as important as anybody else.
It was traditional to not actually cash the prizes that Erdos did award while he was alive. People usually framed the cheque instead.
There's place and means for every man alive.
Our right to disagree is precious but fragile. The best way to protect and preserve it is to let the other side speak without demonizing them or destroying their right to be heard. Such civil exchanges are the heart beat of democracy - essential to keeping it alive.