一位哥伦比亚大学的学生问到巴菲特关于投资美国航空的原因，他说
The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and we are only beginning to understand its complexities.
War is the father of all, and king of all; and some he has made gods, and some men; some he has made slaves, and some free.
The great and chief end, therefore, of men's uniting into commonwealths, and putting themselves under government, is the preservation of their property.
Technology should serve the design, not dictate it.