"He who lives by the crystal ball will eat shattered glass."

"An idea meritocracy is a system that brings together smart people and smart concepts."

"Great collaboration feels like playing jazz."

"Don't shine so that others can see you. Shine so that through you, others can see him."

"A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading."

"A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you."