You have to solve a problem that people actually have. But it's not always a problem that they know they have, so that's tricky.

Keep an idea log where you write everything down, even the bad ideas.

If you need scale in order to create value, it's hard to get scale, because there's little incentive for the first people to use the product.

Reduce. Do as little as possible to get what you have to get done.

Every decision has a cost. Do I have to make this decision at all or can I move on to the next thing? What we decided to leave out is almost as important as what we put in.

We did a variant of the intern thing. We hired people as consultants for a specific thing and then if they were good, offered them a job.

If you want something done right get someone else to do it.

I've always been a person with patience, and I don't like to force things.

As the possessor of complete knowledge, God is not mistaken about people's experiences as people are mistaken about each others' experiences.

It is difficult to admonish Frenchmen. Their habit of mind is unfavorable to preachment.

I like to go with the energy because when you ignore it that's when you start doing things wrong.

I did 10 years of comedies and 10 years of Westerns. I really like to stay away from car chases. I prefer the more intimate film. You have a much more direct association with the emotions.

A man is always afraid of a woman that loves him too much

Harvard created wonderful conditions for me as a writerbut the writing was done, almost entirely, when I got home.

The mystery of the universe is not time but size.

This is for anyone reading this who wants to explore it. Recognize the thought, "Afraid of loving," then gently put your hand on your heart to send a message of kindness.