I mean, look, the government is not a startup obviously. But projects to change government I think are best thought of as startups.

Data by itself is not useful. Data is only useful if it can be applied for public benefit.

Silicon Bayou - aka Lafayette, LA - is the best kept secret reservoir of innovation mojo in America

How do you deliver the best possible and affordable health care to maximize health?

We are new creation in Jesus Christ.

Children in the abstract, had never appealed to me. They seemed to be loud creatures, often dripping some form of goo.

To see a candle's light one must take it into a dark place.

The deep emotional conviction of the presence of a superior reasoning power which is revealed in the incomprehensible universe forms my idea of God.

My goal is to make something special and pure, and that keeps me going, keeps me busy on the path of sobriety.

Don't worry, if there is a hell below, we're all going to go.

But love, like wine, gives a tumultuous bliss, Heighten'd indeed beyond all mortal pleasures; But mingles pangs and madness in the bowl.

It is more often from pride than from ignorance that we are so obstinately opposed to current opinions; we find the first places taken, and we do not want to be the last.

Why don't you swallow razor blades?

Training in God's gym may hurt sometimes, but He will make us stronger.