Makes You Think

“The dead outnumber the living 14 to 1, and we ignore the accumulated experience of such a huge majority of mankind at our peril.” – Niall Ferguson

“I am not an optimist. I’m a very serious possibilist.” - Hans Rosling

“Some things have to be believed to be seen.” —Ralph Hodgson

“Half the distinguishing qualities of the eminent are actually disadvantages.” – Paul Graham

“All behavior makes sense with enough information.” – My brother in law, a social worker

“The best arguments in the world won’t change a single person’s mind. The only thing that can do that is a good story.” - Richard Powers

“If you want these crazy ideas and these crazy stages, this crazy music, and this crazy way of thinking, there’s a chance it might come from a crazy person.” - Kanye West

“If you can get your work life to where you enjoy half of it, that is amazing. Very few people ever achieve that.” - Bezos

“My definition of wisdom is knowing the long-term consequences of your actions.” – Naval Ravikant