Founders should think of their company as a product and build it and shape it with the same passion and care.

It's important to choose initial investors who are not twitchy and rushing for an exit. Wall Street's quarter-by-quarter lens may make the CEO make sub-optimal long-term decisions.

I try getting in front of as many opportunities as possible, but in the late '90s, I had no idea that I'd end up being CFO of a technology company. I'd no idea what venture capital was.

You don't want to be the site that people should use. You want to be the site they can't stop using.

You have to put yourself in a position to be lucky.

Money was invented for a reason. We've seen people try to use beans, etc. and it doesn't work.

I am sure innovation will blossom around the world, given that the Internet and mobile platforms enable innovators anywhere in the world to reach a global market with ease.

Israel has incredible entrepreneurial spirit and a deep bench of technology talent.

I think of myself as just another consumer.

Working on yourself will reveal a new image of yourself

I believe in the forgiveness of sin and the redemption of ignorance.

The best music... is essentially there to provide you something to face the world with.

How base a thing it is when a man will struggle with necessity! We have to die.

I come from a poor family.

Women are the victims of this patriarchal culture, but they are also its carriers. Let us keep in mind that every oppressive man was raised in the confines of his mother's home.

Happiness is a specific. Misery is a generalization. People usually know exactly why they are happy. They very rarely know why they are miserable.

You have to stop yourself from even thinking about failing.

Legendary service is one of the criteria that sets one company apart from its competitors. It's the mark of a truly authentic company - you just can't fake caring!

I live for the moment to hit people.