My fundamental philosophy is that you owe it to society to transfer to them any knowledge you have that might be useful.

Don't underestimate the power of your vision to change the world. Whether that world is your office, your community, an industry or a global movement, you need to have a core belief that what you contribute can fundamentally change the paradigm or way of thinking about problems.

I already get 10 job offers a year, which is more than I can handle anyway.

Life is a process of evolution and anyone who thinks the current world order is OK does not get what evolution is all about.

Changing the world is not easy, but its pursuit will change you profoundly.

In the end, what counts is what you do.

For scientific researchers, charitable donations are enormous engines of new opportunities.