The great ideological battles between liberalism and communism, or between democracy and authoritarianism, have been replaced by a general consensus on the desirability of liberal democracy.

It is the peculiar nature of the world to go on spinning no matter what sort of heartbreak is happening.

"The choices we make define who we are, not the circumstances we face."

The most profound ideas in mathematics often arise from the simplest observations.

"The power of a story lies in its ability to make us feel less alone."