I don’t make art to be liked; I make it to make people think.

The arithmetic of algebraic varieties is a testament to the power of abstract thought.

I am convinced that the substitution of a simple tax on the rent of land for the complicated taxes which at present oppress industry would be advantageous to all classes.

The most sustainable competitive advantage is the ability to learn faster than your competitors.

The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one: and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will but consult it, that... no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Every murder leaves two victims: the deceased and the killer.

Sustainability isn't an option—it's the only path forward for any responsible business.