I think the minority students that we admit to Harvard are every bit as meritorious as the white students that we admit.

As countries embrace mass higher education, the cost of maintaining universities increases dramatically relative to an elite system.

There is far too much law for those who can afford it and far too little for those who cannot.

The first country to adopt happiness as an official goal of public policy is the tiny little country of Bhutan in Asia near China and India.

I think one thing that does cause unhappiness is protracted anxiety and worry.

If you think the cost of education is high, think about ignorance.

I think any self-respecting educational institution ought to judge its policies by its best estimate of what their long-term consequences for their students and for the society will be.

There's a great deal of difference between thinking reflectively about moral issues and achieving higher standards of ethical behavior.

I suspect that no community will become humane and caring by restricting what its members can say.

The oldest of the arts and the youngest of the professions.

Universities are institutions run by amateurs to train professionals.

How do you imagine Hell, sir Blacksad ? For me, it's a place without music... of complete silence.

I'm friends with a lot of comedians, but we don't talk about material. Most comedians I know don't watch a lot of other comedy.

Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempest.

It's very difficult for people, because when you purify yourself with love you have to merge. Anything in the world is easier to merge than two egos.

Simplicity and common sense should characterize planning and strategic direction.

I've had good times and bad times. That's me. That's how I am.

Friend, you're HOPELESSLY hooked!

The largest part of goodness is the will to become good.

I wanted to seem completely invisible but whenever you're saying someone else's words and relaying the story of someone else's life, it's not you.

I'm very well acquainted with the seven deadly sins, I keep a busy schedule trying to fit them in.