Economics

I'm as much a capitalist as you will ever find, but anyone who believes that unfettered capitalism works hasn't read history.

As of now, you become the writers of your own epic poem. And the truth is that every student, every class faces a unique set of challenges, and history judges whether they meet the moment.

To graduate at this moment, in this time of prosperity and technological revolution, is an extraordinary gift. But it does come with strings attached.

A persistent curiosity can help us reach ambitious goals, even with great roadblocks in the way.

Listening to others, especially those with whom we disagree, tests our own ideas and beliefs. It forces us to recognize, with humility, that we don't have a monopoly on the truth.

In every life, there will be crucial moments when having the courage to stand up for what you believe will be immensely important.

Nobody likes to fail but failure is an essential part of life and of learning. If your uniform isn't dirty, you haven't been in the game.

A meritocracy is a system in which the people who are the luckiest in their health and genetic endowment, luckiest in terms of family support, encouragement, and probably income, luckiest in their educational and career opportunities — those are the folks who reap the largest rewards.

A career decision based only on money and not on love of the work or a desire to make a difference is a recipe for unhappiness.

Even if greed were good, greed is not enough.

We should define the world by its opportunities rather than by its dangers.

Any successful business reflects the combination of ideas joined with an important expression of love through service to other humans.