I think that ultimately over time we really should strive for a place where most information is available online and is searchable.

It is wonderful to work in an environment with a lot of smart people. It challenges you to think and work on a different level. If you play with better players, you learn a lot: perspectives, intellectual arguments, new ways of thinking about things.

Beyond basic mathematical aptitude, the difference between good programmers and great programmers is verbal ability.

I think Google should be like a Swiss Army knife: clean, simple, the tool you want to take everywhere.

I like to stay in the rhythm of things.

I realized in all the cases where I was happy with the decision I made, there were two common threads: Surround myself with the smartest people who challenge you to think about things in new ways, and do something you are not ready to do so you can learn the most.

I have a theory that burnout is about resentment. And you beat it by knowing what it is you're giving up that makes you resentful.