One does not have to be a philosopher to be a successful artist, but he does have to be an artist to be a successful philosopher. His nature is to view the world in an unpredictable albeit useful light.

An assumption is the joke; truth the punchline.

Assuming what people want is about as controlled as using fireworks to start a fire.

A number of our scientists boast intelligence but lack wisdom. I find those to be the predictable ones.