I fly my geek flag proudly. Absolutely.

I think reading is part of the birthright of the human being

As long as we are engaged in storytelling that moves the culture forward, it doesn't matter what format it is.

I'm enormously proud of the fact that Star Trek has really not just sparked an interest, but encouraged, a few generations of people to go into the sciences.

For me, literacy means freedom. For the individual and for society.

I get most of my news updates from electronic and social media.

In a society that functions optimally, those who can should naturally want to provide for those who can't. That's how it's designed to work. I truly believe we're here to take care of one another.

Maturity is a series of shattered illusions.

Libraries do one thing that no other institution does and that's provide access to all.

Reading a hard copy book, and reading a book on an iPad are slightly different experiences. What they both have in common though is that you must engage your imagination in the process.

If we marry educational technology with quality, enriching content, that's a circle of win.

There is an inner beauty and outer beauty. Both have tremendous influence.

If you are a garden plant you are regarded; well regarded, just as long as you stay in the garden.

I believe in the brotherhood of man, not merely the brotherhood of white men but the brotherhood of all men before law.

Whether or not enlightenment is possible at the moment of death, the practices that prepare one for this possibility also bring one closer to the bone of life.

Get good live and get a following because that's what people notice.

The biggest weapon is to stay peaceful

Books are divided into two classes, the books of the hour and the books of all time.

The truth is that we all are one, that all of us together create god, that god is not man's ancestor, but his descendant.

You weren't able to talk sense into him?" Well, we kind of tried to kill each other in a duel to the death." I see. You tried the diplomatic approach.

Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things.