"The test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"It is a unyielding truth that a quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that we do not remember the passing of hours, but the resonance of moments."

"Experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Let the ruling classes tremble at a communist revolution. The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Workingmen of all countries, unite!"

"Music is my shining light, my favorite thing in the world. T get me to stop doing it for one second would be difficult!"

"Because primarily of the power of the Internet, people of modest means can band together and amass vast sums of money that can change the world for some public good if they all agree."

"He who seeks peace must remember that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."