I am an ardent supporter of capitalism - but I also understand that while individuals have inalienable, God-given rights, corporations do not.

The problem with the future is that it is different, if you are unable to think differently, the future will always arrive as a surprise.

In a well-functioning democracy, citizens have the option of voting their political masters out of office. Not so in most companies.

As human beings, we are the only organisms that create for the sheer stupid pleasure of doing so. Whether it's laying out a garden, composing a new tune on the piano, writing a bit of poetry, manipulating a digital photo, redecorating a room, or inventing a new chili recipe - we are happiest when we are creating.

Perseverance may be just as important as speed in the battle for the future.

The best innovations - both socially and economically - come from the pursuit of ideals that are noble and timeless: joy, wisdom, beauty, truth, equality, community, sustainability and, most of all, love. These are the things we live for, and the innovations that really make a difference are the ones that are life-enhancing. And that’s why the heart of innovation is a desire to re-enchant the world.

Power has long been regarded as morally corrosive, and we often suspect the intentions of those who seek it.