The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

One of the best rules anybody can learn about investing is to do nothing, absolutely nothing, unless there is something to do... I just wait until there is money lying in the corner, and all I have to do is go over there and pick it up.

"The best ideas come from the intersection of diverse perspectives."

Never underestimate the power of persistence. Most people give up too soon.

If I fail, I try again, and again, and again. If YOU fail, are you going to try again? The human spirit can handle much worse than we realize. It matters HOW you are going to FINISH. Are you going to finish strong?

Innovation in database systems is not just about speed, but also about adaptability and scalability.