I recently attended a speech given by George F. Will, and here are some of his more interesting thoughts/ideas:
Rules [Laws] for a Thinker
1. There is no education in the second kick of a mule! [Pay attention to History]
2. Everyone [everybody] is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts…! [Find and use the Facts]
3. When you are in a hole, quit digging! When you find yourself in a hole, quit digging! [The Law of Holes]
4. If your only tool is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!
5. Be aware [wary] of unintended consequences; they may be larger than the intended consequences! [Law of unintended consequences]
6. Virtues are virtues only to a point; then they become a nuisance!
7. Turn off the TV! TV is the survival of the briefest!!! Think about 10 second news bites…