Efficiency is highly overrated； Goofing off is highly underrated. Regularly scheduled sabbaths， sabbaticals， vacations， breaks， aimless walks and time off are essential for top performance of any kind. The best work ethic requires a good rest ethic.

Diplomacy is the art of restraining power.

2016年：贝索斯致股东信《每天都要像创业的第一天那样》

我宁愿因真实而被讨厌，也不愿因虚假而被爱。

The great task of life is to learn the will of the Lord and then do it.

真正的创新发生在技术与需求的交汇处。