My hope is that I can somehow raise the level of consciousness about world events.

Too often, we spend our days thinking about what we don't have rather than what we do have. Be grateful every day.

There's so much grey to every story - nothing is so black and white.

The best education I have ever received was through travel.

Refrain from being too judgmental. You'll often be surprised by what people have to offer.

Try to accomplish things you have always dreamt of while you can. I know it sounds cliché, but the biggest lesson I have learned is that life is precious; enjoy it while it lasts.

We have to start seeing people as human beings. Our entire humanity depends on that.

We live in a culture where were bombarded with so much noise and so much insecurity.

I like crunchy things like Baked Lays.

Coming from an Asian culture, I was always taught to respect my elders, to be a better listener than a talker.

I think we need to take a look at the technology, but not depend on it for things that require humanity.

I have been chastised by a president, I have antagonized and angered presidents, and I have taken on my own leadership.

Money tends to make people suspicious, if there's any money floating around.

He can't imagine the result of the mission because he never saw it.

The way to do good basic design isn't actually to be really smart about it, but to try to have a few basic concepts.

Today, as it was 2,000 years ago, the Kingdom of God is within each of us. It is not within a church, a temple, a mosque or synagogue.

With great influence comes great responsibility.

I was obsessed with football when I was growing up.

The principle of parsimony is valid esthetically in that the artist must not go beyond what is needed for his purpose.

I figured I would be teaching my whole life and making experimental films on the side.

Maybe the older you grow and the less easy it is to put thought into action, maybe that’s why it gets all locked up in your head and becomes a burden.