I as a Muslim believe deeply in the differences that are within Islam. But I also take seriously the idea that we have to come to know one another.

To see the other side, to defend another people, not despite your tradition but because of it, is the heart of pluralism

Show me a religion that doesn't care about compassion. Show me a religion that doesn't care about stewardship of the environment. Show me a religion that doesn't care about hospitality.

We have to build bridges that are stronger than the bombs that other people might throw

When thousands of people discover that their story is also someone else's story, they have the chance to write a new story together.

I thought about the meaning of pluralism in a world where the forces that seek to divide us are strong. I came to one conclusion: We have to save each other. It’s the only way to save ourselves.

One of the best ways of showing pluralism in action is for people to do service together, and that has so many benefits.

What we pluralists have to do is to say to the people standing on the faith line, particularly the young ones, no, pluralism is the wish of the creator. It is the greatest opportunity for humanity.

A social entrepreneur is somebody who knows how to make an idea reality.

Suddenly I remembered that laugh, it told a different story, our story.

Give a man a hoe and he is something to exploit. Give him a book and he is something to fear.

No news is good news unless it is told.

When I travel too much, it affects the music, and that is the most important thing. As long as I make good music, I can play shows, but if the music starts getting bad, the show offers won't come.

Spreading an idea is hard work.

It is more blessed to give than receive; for example, wedding presents.

San Franciscans are very proud of their city, and they should be. It’s the most beautiful place in the world.

In fact, if one considers the possible constants and laws that could have emerged, the odds against a universe that produced life like ours are immense.

We are very keen to see that nobody gets ill-treated or abused.

It's true, I suffer a great deal-but do I suffer well? That is the question.