The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.

对付一个不自由的世界的唯一方法，就是变得如此绝对自由，以至于你的存在本身就是一种反抗。

Success comes when preparation meets opportunity.

一个人真正需要的财富就那么一点点，其余的都是用来炫耀的。

2015年：贝索斯致股东信《全世界对失败最宽容的公司》

I wanted to sell a million records, and I sold a million records. I wanted to go platinum; I went platinum. I've been working nonstop since I was 15. I don't even know how to chill out.

Power is never innocent.

建筑师的职责是让世界更宜居。