If a leader demonstrates that his purpose is noble, that the work will enable people to connect with something large - more permanent than their material existence - people will give the best of themselves to the enterprise

If the firms that employ an increasing majority of the population are driven solely to satisfy the owner's greed at the expense of working conditions, of the stability of the community, and of the health of the environment, chances are that the quality of our lives will be worse than it is now.

I think that evolution has had a hand in selecting people who had a sense of doing something beyond themselves.

It is essential to learn to enjoy life. It really does not make sense to go through the motions of existence if one does not appreciate as much of it as possible.

One cannot lead a life that is truly excellent without feeling that one belongs to something greater and more permanent than oneself.

Sir John Templeton: "My ethical principle in the first place was: 'Where could I use my talents that God gave me to help the most people?'"

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.