The very definition of the real becomes: that of which it is possible to give an equivalent reproduction... The real is not only what can be reproduced, but that which is always already reproduced. That is the hyperreal.

Silence is the loudest sound in art.

The most important thing in leadership is to listen—really listen—to the people around you.

The dominant kind of snobbery that exists nowadays is job snobbery. You encounter it within minutes at a party, when you get asked that famous iconic question of the early 21st century, "What do you do?" According to how you answer that question, people are either incredibly delighted to see you, or look at their watch and make their excuses.

"You can't control everything, but you can control how you react to things."

The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know.