A lot of negative words adults call the young, like 'naive,' 'impulsive' and 'way too connected online,' are all things we can turn into strengths to help us.

I wouldn't call myself a geek, but I do sometimes teach Mommy and Daddy stuff about computers. And I do watch TV, but only informative programmes like the news and documentaries.

In order to make anything a reality, you have to dream about it first.

Since the age of four, I've been exploring what I can do with the written word: everything from championing literacy and youth voice to raising awareness about world hunger.

You must lend an ear today, because we are the leaders of tomorrow

All that you need to become an entrepreneur and change the world is a working brain - and pretty much nothing else.

Learning between grown-ups and kids should be reciprocal. The reality, unfortunately, is a little different, and it has a lot to do with trust, or a lack of it.

Young people are often asked, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' and given advice about how to lead meaningful adult lives, but where's the encouragement to lead meaningful lives right now?

If you pursued something that you felt strongly about, then I call that success.

Let's abolish the term 'childish' because adults normally cause the largest problems.

It seems we're not only uninformed about our present, we're ignorant of our past.

Many companies expect loyal customers without providing loyal service. This has been the visionary failure of countless corporations.

I don't know if acting is genetic. Maybe it's environmental.

I don't regret any past. I am not there. I am not sorry not to make pictures, because I know one day I will do it. I intend to live 150 years.

That which makes the vanity of others unbearable to us is that which wounds our own.

You can cut your hair how you want, but I think you should get to where you wear it normal for the future.

We cannot know God apart from His Word.

In philosophy, the principles are more interesting than the examples. In literature, the examples are more interesting than the principles.

The influence of fine scenery, the presence of mountains, appeases our irritations and elevates our friendships.

They may be just as intelligent as you say. But I'd feel a helluva lot better if just one of them had ever run for sheriff.

For I think belief in God is not a matter of reason at all; I think it finally is a matter of love.