“Writing is a weapon and it's more powerful than a fist could ever be.”

“Just as food causes chronic disease, it can be the most powerful cure”

“Human beings act in a great variety of irrational ways, but all of them seem to be capable, if given a fair chance, of making a reasonable choice in the light of available evidence. Democratic institutions can be made to work only if all concerned do their best to impart knowledge and to encourage rationality. But today, in the world's most powerful democracy, the politicians and the propagandists prefer to make nonsense of democratic procedures by appealing almost exclusively to the ignorance and irrationality of the electors.”

“Words are more treacherous and powerful than we think.”

“I believe innovation is the most powerful force for change in the world.”

“The chances you take... the people you meet... the people you love...the faith that you have - that's what's going to define your life.”

“Don't aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference.”