21 Lessons for the 21st Century

by Yuval Noah Harari

Humans were always far better at inventing tools than using them wisely.

A person can and should be loyal simultaneously to her family, her neighbourhood, her profession and her nation – why not add humankind and planet Earth to that list?

For patriotism isn’t about hating foreigners. Patriotism is about taking care of your compatriots.

the mark of science is the willingness to admit failure and try a different tack.

Seculars strive not to confuse truth with belief.

Questions you cannot answer are usually far better for you than answers you cannot question.

In the past, it was a relatively safe bet to follow the adults, because they knew the world quite well, and the world changed slowly.