I talked about the barriers created by monopolies. I said that it was the role of government to break up these monopolies and that we couldn't do it alone.

For some reason, I grew up generally believing that Japan and Korea were quite friendly. I do know that there is some bad history and the extremists on both sides are unreasonable.

I have had a great deal of interaction with Koreans and feel a fairly strong bond with Korea.

If we destroy human rights and rule of law in response to terrorism, they have won.

Internet penetration in Italy is quite low and the Berlusconi media machine controls most of what people see.

Education is what people do to you. Learning is what you do to yourself. Focus on being connected, always learning, fully aware and super present.

Liberty, freedom and democracy are very fuzzy words, but human rights is very specific.

Want to increase innovation? Lower the cost of failure.

I have always viewed my role as a sort of ambassador or bridge between groups to help provide a dialog.

We have a long way to go before we are able to hear the voices of everyone on earth, but I believe that providing voices and building bridges is essential for the World Peace we all wish for.

My whole life has been about connecting things that aren't connected.

I loved those eyes, even though they never saw my pain, I loved those ears, even though they heard my stories

I am constantly searching for places that rekindle my sense of wonder.

The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.

Our God and Souldiers we alike adore,Evn at the Brink of danger; not before:After deliverance, both alike required;Our Gods forgotten, and our Souldiers slighted.

Nobody worries about Christ as long as he can be kept shut up in churches. He is quite safe inside. But there is always trouble if you try and let him out.

Having courage does not mean that we are unafraid. Having courage and showing courage mean we face our fears. We are able to say, 'I have fallen, but I will get up.'

Innovation is the creation of the new, or the re-arranging of the old in a new way

We envy people we love for being always in their own loved company.

It's so funny - my mom when I am dating someone new, all she will get is the name, first and last, and within an hour, I will get an entire life report of the person.

To make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.