I have a new way of doing things, and I don’t care if you think I’m crazy.

Instead of thinking about talent as something that you acquire, talent should be thought of as something that you develop.

To build a better world we need to replace the patchwork of lucky breaks and arbitrary advantages today that determine success--the fortunate birth dates and the happy accidents of history--with a society that provides opportunities for all.

The act of facing overwhelming odds produces greatness and beauty.

I don't want to be like the angry old guy in the corner who is always ranting and raving about the same things - but I don't mind doing that just a little bit!

If you think advantage lies in resources, then you think the best educational system is the one that spends the most money.

One of the things I think the police have to do is to stop behaving like armies.