And people can shut me up by quoting me and asking me how do I know this or that.

And I don't believe people ever know why they make choices. Reasons they offer are fabricated (not lies) based on what they think would be socially acceptable justification.

More capable people offer more complex and elegant reasons, but no more reliable than what might come from a 7 year old.

"Our intellect is our minister of foreign affairs," said Will Durant. I agree.

Was quoting the other Will regarding newspapers, of course.