“if philosophy develops in the right ways, it might help ease the conflicts between rival dogmatic certainties. But, even if this hope is right, philosophy will never be a quick fix. Its influence is slow, the result of patient questioning and discussion.”

“Some of the world’s violent conflicts are mainly economic, territorial or tribal. But many seem to come, at least in part, from conflicts between the belief systems of different groups.”

“And finally, to call to mind the enormous influence which "German philosophy"--I hope you understand its right to inverted commas-”

“Vary your training, your running partners, and your environment. Only your imagination limits the ways you can spice up your running routine.”

“Dogmatism and skepticism are both, in a sense, absolute philosophies; one is certain of knowing, the other of not knowing. What philosophy should dissipate is certainty, whether of knowledge or ignorance.”

“Consistency requires discipline. Force yourself out the door.”

“Everyone's body betrayed them in different ways, it was all forgiven and never discussed.”