Everything you learn becomes a shortcut for understanding something else.

I discovered what I call the Bill Gates effect. That is, the more successful you are, the uglier you get.

Beware the advice of successful people; they do not seek company.

You don't have to be a 'person of influence' to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me.

The first time you see something that you have never seen before, you almost always know right away if you should eat it or run away from it.

There are very few personal problems that cannot be solved through a suitable application of high explosives.

Stem cells are like toenail clippings with a better career plan.