Why I've never been that fond of politics and only got into it recently kicking and screaming, because I don't think politicians are going to reverse the trajectory of this country. I think it's going to depend on the American people understanding what is fair and what makes their lives better.

They say your genetics are going to set your direction regardless of what happens, but I think there's more to it than that.

Many businesses with unpopular products or inefficient production find it much easier to curry the favor of a few influential politicians or a government agency than to compete in the open market.

We are on dangerous terrain when government picks winners and losers in the economy by subsidizing favored products and industries.

To do meaningful work is to contribute - to create value in society.

Success is one of the worst enemies of success, because success tends to breed complacency and lack of humility.

You'll remember Newton was furious at Leibniz, because he developed calculus at the same time. And he went to his death believing that he had copied him. And no, it's because all the elements were there, so it's almost inevitable that the next discovery - as long as people are free and allowed to experiment and try new things.