Aphorisms of Thomas Friedman

I know that I make fun of Thomas Friedman and his style (there is not much original thought to mock there). But I do really like it when he strives to sound deep and abstract. I really like it when he offers a conclusion for History: "But history teaches that the middle ground can be a perilous place." I mean can you see how deep he is here? Let me offer this: History teaches us that you are not very bright, Mr. Friedman, but you have not noticed so it is OK.