Poise in the Face of Paradox

In the past, a high tolerance for uncertainty was a quality to be found only in great geniuses like Leonardo [da Vinci]. As change accelerates, we now find that ambiguity multiplies, and illusions of certainty become more difficult to maintain. The ability to thrive with ambiguity must become part of our everyday lives. Poise in the face of paradox is a key not only to effectiveness, but to sanity in a rapidly changing world.

Michael J. Gelb in How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci