What is urgent will always take precedence over what is important.

I think there is a danger with young people of being dependent in the sense that they don't acquire any identity or self-image of themselves as thinkers.

People should realize we're jerks just like them.

I do a great deal of work with young children, and if you give a child a problem, he may come up with a highly original solution, because he doesn't have the established route to it.

We still seek to solve conflicts with 'judgement' instead of designing the way forwards.

To me, a faith in Jesus Christ that is not aligned with the poor ... it's nothing.

Creativity is a great motivator because it makes people interested in what they are doing. Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea. Creativity gives the possibility of some sort of achievement to everyone. Creativity makes life more fun and more interesting.