Understanding economics can help you make better decisions and lead a happier life.

Real cultural diversity results from the interchange of ideas, products, and influences, not from the insular development of a single national style.

Food is a product of supply and demand, so try to figure out where the supplies are fresh, the suppliers are creative, and the demanders are informed.

My view of the internet is that it is way overrated in what it’s done to date but considerably underrated in what it will do.

For many artists fame complements the value of creative self-expression. Ludwig van Beethoven loved composing music, but he probably would have enjoyed it less if no one ever listened to the product.

Unintended Consequences is full of substance, it is one of the must-read books of the year, and once I finish it I will be giving it a second read through right away.

Economics is sometimes associated with the study and defense of selfishness and material inequality, but it has an egalitarian and civil libertarian core that should be celebrated.

Newton expected no money from establishing his originality but rather desired recognition for his excellence.

Our time and attention is scarce. Art is not that important to us, no matter what we might like to believe.

The more information that's out there, the greater the returns to just being willing to sit down and apply yourself. Information isn't what's scarce; it's the willingness to do something with it.

Beethoven and Michelangelo, who sold their artworks for profit, were entrepreneurs and capitalists.

I was of course discussing the book of Leviticus. I don't know why your mind is so filthy these days, Bingley.

Quality health care services must be accessible and affordable for all - not just those in certain ZIP codes or tax brackets.

Traveling makes time go fast. So maybe traveling in space will give people time.

A person who is careless about money is careless about everything, and untrustworthy in everything.

I hate to sound clichéd, but I do see life as a journey. How else can you see it?

I will write myself into well-being.

No more war, war never again! Peace, it is peace which must guide the destinies of people and of all mankind.

If I played just one song from every album, I would be onstage for two and a half hours. No one wants a show that long.

Where you see valid achievements or virtue being attacked, it's by someone viewing them as a mirror of their own inadequacy instead of an inspiring beacon for excellence.

War is at best barbarism.