The future we want must be invented. Otherwise we will get one which we don't want.

The power of literature lies in its ability to make us see the world through different eyes.

Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains.

Sustainability is not just a trend; it's a responsibility we owe to the next generation.

The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently， we must be willing to change our belief system， let the past slip away， expand our sense of now， and dissolve the fear in our minds.

The biggest risk in banking is not lending to bad borrowers, but borrowing from flighty lenders.

States are rational actors that seek to maximize their relative power in order to ensure their survival in a competitive international system.