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.

I think there's every reason this 21st century will be much happier.

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.  

There is not a liberal America and a conservative America - there is the United States of America. There is not a black America and a white America and latino America and asian America - there's the United States of America.

My aim is to create a happy society with genuine friendship. Friendship between Tibetan and Chinese people is very essential.

Each year has been so robust with problems and successes and learning experiences and human experiences that a year is a lifetime at Apple. So this has been ten lifetimes.

Did the concept of God evolve from our awe for aliens?

The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.

Materialism and commercialisation are destroying the basic human nature.

If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work. 

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

The short words are best, and the old words are the best of all.