For in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's futures. And we are all mortal.

技术应该服务于可持续性，而不是相反。

On morals: "The one thing that offends me the most is when I walk by a bank and see ads trying to convince people to take out second mortgages on their home so they can go on vacation. That's approaching evil."

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'

I don't think that when people grow up, they will become more broad-minded and can accept everything.Conversely, I think it's a selecting process, knowing what's the most important and what's the least. And then be a simple man.

The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are.

在座各位都拥有许多天赋。我确信你们的天赋之一就是拥有精明能干的头脑。之所以如此确信，是因为入学竞争十分激烈，如果你们不能表现出聪明智慧，便没有资格进入这所学校。