“...not all encounters with the world affect the mind equally. Studies have demonstrated that if the brain appraises an event as "meaningful," it will be more likely to be recalled in the future.”
“David Vitter is a perfect case-study to demonstrate that Louisiana voters lack brains.”
“A chief event of life is the day in which we have encountered a mind that startled us.”
“There is another Brain Principle to go with ‘First Things First’: that of‘Last Things Too’. This states that, all other things being equal, you willrecall more easily the ‘last’ things. Check your own memory banks andsee if this principle holds for the following.You will probably recall:� -The last new person you met� -The last time you saw the person you love the most� -The last social event you attended”
“The mind that is anxious about future events is miserable.”
“Sometimes, the simple things are more fun and meaningful than all the banquets in the world ...”