When people gain income, they gain choice, and that is fundamental to dignity.

There are probably no more market-oriented individuals on the planet, than low income people.

The poor also are willing to make, and do make, smart decisions, if you give them that opportunity.

There is power in creating a small model, and then you can create an alliance of other small models.

In today's world, the elites are growing even more comfortable with one another across national lines, yet at the same time, less comfortable with low-income people who share their nationality. How we create those bonds of community that are truly global as well as national is one of our generation's great challenges.

Your job is not to be perfect, your job is only to be human.

When systems are broken, it's an opportunity for invention and innovation.