What you decide not to do is probably more important that what you decide to do.

I think it's wonderful to save the world, but you need to be part of the world, too.

I endorse a lot of people - sometimes people say I endorse too many books. And my response has always been the same: If I can get one case study that can give me one good idea that I can implement for $25, or for these days one-third of that on Kindle, I've gotten a very good deal.

I imagine a school system that recognizes learning is natural, that a love of learning is normal, and that real learning is passionate learning. A school curriculum that values questions above answers...creativity above fact regurgitation...individuality above conformity.. and excellence above standardized performance..... And we must reject all notions of 'reform' that serve up more of the same: more testing, more 'standards', more uniformity, more conformity, more bureaucracy.

The common wisdom is that ... managers have to learn to motivate people. Nonsense. Employees bring their own motivation.

Give a lot, expect a lot, and if you don't get it, prune.

Bold botches are to be cherished.