The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, but are felt in the heart.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope.

It is not possible for civilization to flow backwards while there is youth in the world. Youth may be headstrong, but it will advance it allotted length.

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

As the leader, you're empowering talent. Once you've given the direction, it's a joy to see it put into action, to see people on every level of the company carrying out the strategy.

If you look at the average age of a company on the Dow Jones index, it's something like 35 years or younger. In other words... success is no indication of longevity.

One of my favorite passages in 'Leaves of Grass,' that breathless, exuberant poem so rich and full of innocence and joy and generosity and compassion, is 'Mannahatta.'

I had great trouble believing in myself, so I didn't believe in my success - I didn't enjoy my success, which I thought was insane.