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Wisdom by Levy

Levy

14 pieces of wisdom

Large numbers of things are determined, and therefore not subject to change.

First Levy's Law of the Disillusionment of the True LiberalLaw

Anticipated events never live up to expectations.

Second Levy's Law of the Disillusionment of the True LiberalLaw

That segment of the community with which one has the greatest sympathy as a liberal inevitably turns out to be one of the most narrow-minded and bigoted segments of the community.

Third Levy's Law of the Disillusionment of the True LiberalLaw

Always pray that your opposition be wicked. In wickedness there is a strong strain toward rationality. Therefore there is always the possibility, in theory, of handling the wicked by outthinking them.

Fourth Levy's Law of the Disillusionment of the True LiberalLaw

Good intentions randomize behavior.

First Corollary to Fourth Levy's LawCorollary

Good intentions are far more difficult to cope with than malicious intent.

Second Corollary to Fourth Levy's LawCorollary

If good intentions are combined with stupidity, it is impossible to outthink them.

Third Corollary to Fourth Levy's LawCorollary

Any discovery is more likely to be exploited by the wicked than applied by the virtuous.

Fourth Corollary to Fourth Levy's LawCorollary

In unanimity there is cowardice and uncritical thinking.

Fifth Levy's Law of the Disillusionment of the True LiberalLaw

To have a sense of humor is to be a tragic figure.

Sixth Levy's Law of the Disillusionment of the True LiberalLaw

To know thyself is the ultimate form of aggression.

Seventh Levy's Law of the Disillusionment of the True LiberalLaw

No amount of genius can overcome a preoccupation with detail.

Eighth Levy's Law of the Disillusionment of the True LiberalLaw

Only God can make a random selection.

Ninth Levy's Law of the Disillusionment of the True LiberalLaw

Eternal boredom is the price of constant vigilance.

Tenth Levy's Law of the Disillusionment of the True LiberalLaw