We're actually just moving one type of deficit to another. But, the problem with this second type of deficit is that you drive on it and then it falls down.

Everyday sexual practices on college campuses need to be upended, and men need to feel a cold spike of fear when they begin a sexual encounter.

The American political system is not good at trading sacrifice now to prevent crises later.

We were badly held back not just by the technology, but by the culture of journalism.

If you look at how the federal government spends our money, it’s an insurance conglomerate protected by a large, standing army.

I don't trust this [american] government to be regulating corporations. I trust big business to be regulated [by itself] and to be a party to a decent solution.

A government shutdown, it isn't the end of the world. It's a bad thing. The government stops working for a few days. We cover it a lot. Polls turn against who ever made it stop working.

Even more fundamental than housing to the global financial economy is the idea that the U.S. government is a safe asset.

Do not respond to people being upset by confidently giving them advice on how to solve their problems

Decided knowledge is not called ‘knowledge’. Decided knowledge is called Principle.

There is no gain without an effort, some gain with lots of effort and wonderful gain with smart effort.

There are no conditions to which a man cannot become used, especially if he sees that all around him are living in the same way.

Each of our 900 shows so far was different - maybe that's what makes the fans come back to our gigs time and again. And that they're always part of the show. Phish concerts are a communal experience.

You must consider the bottom line, but make it integrity before profits.

Unless liberty flourishes in all lands, it cannot flourish in one.

A proper building grows naturally, logically, and poetically out of all its conditions.

Never say never, but there are not enough hours in the day!

I said that more people in more places can now compete, connect and collaborate with equal power and equal tools than ever before.

I truly believe that I have been given a second chance at life. I never expected the results I have had.