Britain is rich in radicalism, and anyone who says that our society has drifted into fatalism and apathy should get out more.

Adelaide is becoming a hub for higher education.

All of nationalism can be understood as a kind of collective narcissism.

Societies advance through innovation every bit as much as economies do.

As the Internet of things advances, the very notion of a clear dividing line between reality and virtual reality becomes blurred, sometimes in creative ways.

The idea of entrepreneurship applies as much in politics, religion, society and the arts as it does in business.

The biggest barrier to dealing with climate change is us: our own attachment to habits that are hard to shift, and our great ability to park or ignore uncomfortable choices.

Bangalore has become a centre for healthcare.

The most important innovators often don't need any technologies - just imagination and acute sensitivity to people's needs.

All innovation is about letting go, saying goodbye to things to create space for the new.

One of the lessons of history is that even the deepest crises can be moments of opportunity. They bring ideas from the margins into the mainstream.

Men and women…they are interested in each others bodies first. Other things come later.

True strength resides in the heart, alongside beauty. So when in distress remember that you are courageously beautiful.

I always wanted to be a teacher. I went to school to be a teacher. And I've always, you know, had this sort of romantic idea about it. But I'm worried about - I'm worried about education.

It's funny, but three of my early films were with Liam Neeson, before Liam Neeson was a big star.

I think the reason I am important is that I know everything.

Prison walls are meant not only to keep convicts in, but to keep the would-be investigator out.

To understand the world, one’s place in it, is to be always at the risk of drowning.

Doubt is long-winded. Certainty is brief.

For love - I would split open your head and put a candle in behind the eyes.

And understand that scarce spectrum is used today for example for cell phone operators, they have to pay for the airwaves they use, for their services.