...perhaps the most distinguishing trait of visionary leaders is that they believe in a goal that benefits not only themselves, but others as well. It is such vision that attracts the psychic energy of other people, and makes them willing to work beyond the call of duty for the organization.

Often we don't have a good notion of what our talents are, because we have never had a chance to try them out.

If I had to express in one word what makes their [creative individuals'] personalities different from others, it's complexity. They show tendencies of thought and action that in most people are segregated. They contain contradictory extremes; instead of being an "individual," each of them is a "multitude."

To play the trumpet well, a musician can not let more than a few days pass without practicing.

Without the capacity to provide its own information, the mind drifts into randomness.

We can either help to make this world a more incredible place than it has ever been, or we can hasten its return to inorganic dust.

The task is to learn how to enjoy everyday life without diminishing other people's chances to enjoy theirs.