Consider what effects, that might conceivably have practical bearings, we conceive the object of our conception to have. Then, our conception of these effects is the whole of our conception of the object.

The opinion which is fated to be ultimately agreed to by all who investigate, is what we mean by the truth, and the object represented in this opinion is the real.

Do not block the way of inquiry.

If one had the logic of Chrysippus, one would not need the gods.

-- Chrysippus of Soli

Friends are companions on a journey who ought to help each other persevere on the road to a happier life.

-- Pythagoras

Man is by nature a political animal.

-- Aristotle

Ethics is the ground of being of human community — the way of aidagara (betweenness) between person and person.

-- Tetsuro Watsuji

In the long run, the house always wins — unless you change the game.

-- Edward O. Thorp