To be a catalyst is the ambition most appropriate for those who see the world as being in constant change, and who, without thinking that they can control it, wish to influence its direction.

What we make of people, and what we see in the mirror when we look at ourselves, depends on what we know of the world, what we believe to be possible, what memories we have, and whether our loyalties are to the past, the present or the future.

Art is, nowadays, our new religion and museums are our cathedrals.

Conversation creates a new kind of network within organizations. Current networks are used for competitive advantage, but conversation is focused on encouraging people to realize their potential.

The kind of conversation I like is one in which you are prepared to emerge a slightly different person.

The French have made conversation their claim to civilisation.

When will we make the same breakthroughs in the way we treat each other as we have made in technology?