It may not always be profitable at first for businesses to be online, but it is certainly going to be unprofitable not to be online.

Having seen a non-market economy, I suddenly understood much better what I liked about a market economy.

Well, take the evolution of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. It began as hackers' rights. Then it became general civil liberties of everybody - government stay away.

Change means that what was before wasn't perfect. People want things to be better.

Always make new mistakes.

The best investor is your customer.

The Internet is like alcohol in some sense. It accentuates what you would do anyway. If you want to be a loner, you can be more alone. If you want to connect, it makes it easier to connect.

When I was a young student, I thought grow-ups would come and make things work. Now I realize that grown-ups are just kids with wrinkles.

I joined the board of the Santa Fe Institute.

As an investor in small companies, I don't care how rich Microsoft is. I care about what my opportunities are.

Don't leave hold of your common sense. Think about what you're doing and how the technology can enhance it. Don't think about technology first.

Grace is the best accessory that a woman can wear

Go out of societal conformity to see and create uplifting beauty.

Diplomacy means all the wicked devices of the Old World, spheres of influence, balances of power, secret treaties, triple alliances, and, during the interim period, appeasement of Fascism.

John McEnroe is the most honest and real person I have ever interviewed.

I hate when comedians use Performed For The Troops as one of there credits before they go up on stage.

I never seem to be able to sell my films correctly in the U.S. The U.S. defends itself on its own turf.

I feel it's like being a kid and dressing up, because that's what Baby Jane is.

The one instrument that has relative political autonomy is monetary policy. Central banks do not need to go to Congress to get approval for an interest rate hike.

Life isn't about what you have but what you have to give.

I nauseate walking; 'tis a country diversion, I loathe the country.