Curiosity . . . endows the people who have it with a generosity in argument and a serenity in cheerful willingness to let life take the form it will.
Source: In The Book of Success, ed. Richard Shea, 1993.
-- Alistair Cooke, (Nov 20 1908-2004), English-US broadcast journalist; He is best known for his lively and insightful interpretations of American history and culture.