The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.

Efficiency is highly overrated； Goofing off is highly underrated. Regularly scheduled sabbaths， sabbaticals， vacations， breaks， aimless walks and time off are essential for top performance of any kind. The best work ethic requires a good rest ethic.

The writer must be a witness to history, even if history ignores him.

Agriculture is the foundation of civilization, and we must invest in its future.