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

Adelaide is becoming a hub for higher education.

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

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.

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

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.

To disbelieve is easy

Men must be taught as if you taught them not, and things unknown proposed as things forgot.

Don't steamroll your way into a conversation before establishing any relational credibility.

There's a small club of women who are willing to age.

One doesn't live in a country, one lives in a language.

It is only in love and murder that we still remain sincere.

I remember turning in my first assignment in elementary school using the computer and the teachers were kind of confused that I had printed it.

For you I am neither the PM or CM. Our bond is a bond of affection and I am your sevak.

She looked at me as if for a moment she would seek someone who would understand the dreadful predicament of a woman, in this world ruled by men.

Confidence is very important - even pretending to be confident. If you make a mistake but do not let your opponent see what you are thinking then he may overlook the mistake.