“At every period of history, people have believed things that were just ridiculous, and believed them so strongly that you risked ostracism or even violence by saying otherwise. If our own time were any different, that would be remarkable. As far as I can tell it isn't.” IdeasHistoryEthicsMoralsBeliefsRelativism Author:Paul Graham
“You can't think well without writing well, and you can't write well without reading well. And I mean that last "well" in both senses. You have to be good at reading, and read good things. People who just want information may find other ways to get it. But people who want to have ideas can't afford to.” IdeasReading Book:Paul Graham: Essays - Volume 1, 1993-2005 Source: Paul Graham: Essays - Volume 1, 1993-2005