I'm not a creature of your government's creation.
What I want to talk to you about today is the difference between gifts and choices. Cleverness is a gift, kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy -- they're given after all. Choices can be hard. You can seduce yourself with your gifts if you're not careful, and if you do, it'll probably be to the detriment of your choices.
We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of time trying to be excellent.
A company's values are its compass in times of uncertainty.
Hatred is the most accessible and comprehensive of all the unifying agents.