1. EVERY SINGLE ONE of our acts is ruled by the laws of economy. When we first wake up in the morning we trade rest for profit. When we go to bed at night we give up potentially profitable hours to renew our strength. And throughout our day we engage in countless transactions.
2. Only a fool would distinguish past from present in such a way. The future irrupts at all times, wanting to actualize itself in every decision we make; it tries, as hard as it can, to become the past. This is what distinguishes the future from mere fancy. The future happens.
3. Every life is organized around a small number of events that either propel us or bring us to a grinding halt.
4. In 1929, everyone heard D F# E A and, listening ahead, thought A E F# D. But when I heard D F# E A, the response ringing in my mind was G C B7 D.
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