I often say that shareholders should feel very responsible for how responsive corporations are to the public trust.

I came to understand the value of education, not just to enable me to make a good living, but to enable me to make a worthwhile life.

Probably the first time I was a boss was when I was associate dean of the graduate school at the University of Southern California. I was in my early 30s.

Governments have a legitimate concern with slowing population growth. But often this has been attempted with little concern for the individuals most affected.

the most important thing one can do for children is not accept the limitations they are so willing to impose on themselves.

In the late 60s, 70s and possibly early 80s, social scientists were interested in researching the diffusion of innovation and studying the link between applied research and policy and program development. Recently there has been less interest in these issues and we feel that this interest must be rekindled.

If instead policy makers and program managers participate in an interdisciplinary assessment team, make informal visits to local families and have in-depth conversations with local providers and health authorities, the real needs and complex challenges of organizing good reproductive health services become apparent.The first country that implemented this participatory program of assessment, research and policy development was Brazil. I was one of the outsiders who provided support to the initiative.