Shame must be accepted to be effective.

Dreams are difficult to build and easy to destroy.

The thing is, the future happens. Every single day, like it or not. Sure, tomorrow is risky, frightening and in some way represents one step closer to the end. But it also brings with it the possibility of better and the chance to do something that matters.

It's almost impossible to have fun playing ping pong with someone who doesn't care, won't try or isn't any good.

A product for everyone rarely reaches much of anyone.

The tragedy is that society (your school, your boss, your government, your family) keeps drumming the genius part out. The problem is that our culture has engaged in a Faustian bargain, in which we trade our genius and artistry for apparent stability.

Don't save the canary. Fix the coal mine.