"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"It is a unyielding truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every major player is working on this technology of artificial intelligence. As of now, it's benign... but I would say that the day is not far off when artificial intelligence as applied to cyber warfare becomes a threat to everybody."

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act."

"I love to listen to pop music and I admire people who do that, but I don't think I would ever be a very good pop star. I always leave that singing voice for the shower! I wouldn't put it out in the world!"

"He who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"In a gentle way, you can shake the world."