"An idea meritocracy is a system that brings together smart people and smart concepts."

"Life is too deep for words, so don't try to describe it, just live it."

"A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you."

"Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive."

"If you never take risks, you'll never accomplish great things. Everybody dies, but not everyone has lived."

"If you live for the next world, you get this one in the deal; but if you live only for this world, you lose them both."