There is no end to the adventure that we can have if only we seek them with your eyes open.

The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival.

Yes, we've still got more work to do. More work to do for every American still in need of a good job or a raise, paid leave or a decent retirement; for every child who needs a sturdier ladder out of poverty or a world-class education; for everyone who has not yet felt the progress of these past seven and a half years.

It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically to work.

It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.

My favorite things in life don't cost any money. It's really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.

The snake kills by squeezing very slowly. This is how the civilized world slowly, slowly pushed into the forest and takes away the world that used to be.

But Apple really beats to a different drummer. I used to say that Apple should be the Sony of this business, but in reality, I think Apple should be the Apple of this business.

When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way.

It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning. 

Our gut feeling originates in the realm of our stomach.

I have retired, but if there's anything that would kill me it is to wake up in the morning not knowing what to do.