"My wish for the new millennium is for all children... to grow up wiser, and stronger and more prosperous for the future than ever before."

"A thousand years ago, everybody knew the Earth was the center of the universe. Five hundred years ago, they knew the Earth was flat. Fifteen minutes ago, you knew we humans were alone on it. Imagine what you'll know tomorrow."

"I always say the strength of democracy lies in criticism. If there is no criticism, that means there is no democracy. And if you want to grow, you must invite criticism. And I want to grow; I want to invite criticism."

"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."

"Elegance is the only beauty that never fades."

"The most important thing is growing old gracefully."