The rat in the maze is not just learning a series of turns, but is building up a cognitive map of the whole situation.

Freedom does not consist in any dreamt-of independence from natural laws, but in the knowledge of these laws, and in the possibility this gives of systematically making them work towards definite ends.

"I write songs about my life, and my life is pretty normal."

A well-made piece of furniture should tell a story—one of quality, durability, and timelessness.