I never had it in mind that I would start a company one day and it would really be successful. I have just been motivated by working on interesting technology
Pierre OmidyarWhen you look at the accomplishments of accomplished people and you say, “Boy, that must have been really hard,” ... that was probably easy. And conversely, when you look at something that looks easy, that was probably hard. And so you’re never going to know which is which until you actually go and do it.
Pierre OmidyarIn the same way that you're driven in your business to keep innovating - Facebook is a wonderful example of constant innovation - think about doing that in philanthropy.
Pierre OmidyarWe believe people are basically good. We believe everyone has something to contribute. We encourage you to treat others the way that you want to be treated.
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