American democracy is spoiled by people buying everything in sight and then selling and buying everything in sight, including our politicians.

The person who understands Dharma will have the opposite reaction to a "hard" job. That person will be eager to get started, no matter what kind of work is in front of her, because she understands that she's doing God's work. And when you're working for God, nothing is too hard.

I think when you're very dedicated to something and you're engaged fully, you become a giver.

It's all about the work. Nothing is going to fall into your lap.

People will always blame the poets for society's ills. But these are the true artists.

Look at all the billionaires. If I know 15 billionaires, I know 13 unhappy people.

I had too many businesses that are frivolous. I have enough. What interests me most is under-served communities. We need a new style of empowering these people, and new approaches.