In some of the countries where we operate, there is a tradition of corruption, in which the political elites work with business in the framework of unsavory relationships.

I find it interesting that many of the people who want to restrict fossil fuels live in well-developed countries where abundant and affordable energy is readily available.

There is hardly an activity that a person can think about that does not intrinsically involve energy, most of which is currently provided by fossil fuels.

Ethical conduct is something that becomes inherent in an organization over a long period of time.

It is important to remember that all business has an impact on the lives of real people.

The market system requires that people be committed and willing to work hard. Inherent with that is what I call a merit system, which I think gives people the greatest opportunity.

The freedoms that people have that flow from all civic institutions fundamentally come from the success of a market system.

We should seek a system that provides outlets for those skills and talents so that everyone can find a way to work and serve in a manner that best suits the strengths of each individual.

It makes no sense to talk of the social obligations of the corporation without reference to its economic obligations. The two are intertwined.

Without competition, the spectacular development of technology that we have seen in the last one hundred years in this country would not have happened.

I have a great deal of difficulty with those who live in a hugely prosperous country telling people in the developing world that they should be deprived of a critical source of energy.

In the games of queens and kings, we leave our dreams at the door and we make do with what we have. Sometimes if we’re fortunate, we still manage to have a good life.

Money is but one venue for generosity.Kindness is an even more valuable currency.

I would like to be judged on the validity of my arguments, not as a victim.

I don't put together cars, I put together people.

I want people to enjoy the simplicity in the natural.

I have been struggling to find my way back into my body my whole life.

Familiarity breeds contempt only when it breeds inattention.

It's very likely that most mammals have consciousness, and probably birds, too.

The soul whose bosom lust did never touch Is God's fair bride; and maiden's souls are such.

Was it for this the clay grew tall?