I can understand wanting to have millions of dollars; there's a certain freedom, meaningful freedom, that comes with that.

The more you learn, the more you have a framework that the knowledge fits into.

If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.

We really have to work hard to remind people even though this is far away, that's it's probably the most generous thing governments have ever come together to do. Since World War II, this new institution is the only one that's emerged and is saving all these lives.

Now, if you're rich, you can spend a lot of money, Netherlands-style, and reduce that. But Bangladesh or parts of India, like Calcutta, they just simply won't be able to afford that kind of protection.

Capitalism has worked very well. Anyone who wants to move to North Korea is welcome.

Great organizations demand a high level of commitment by the people involved. Eliminate politics, by giving everybody the same message. Keep a flat organization in which all issues are discussed openly. Empower teams to do their own things.