Taxes should be lower, flatter, and simpler, in that order.

The difference between libertarianism and socialism is that libertarians will tolerate the existence of a socialist community, but socialists can't tolerate a libertarian community.

Each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others.

The only way to break the cycle of unwed motherhood, fatherless children, poverty, crime, and welfare is to recognize that welfare causes more problems than it cures.

Don't hit other people, don't take their stuff and keep your promises.

Maybe that's because guns are sold at a profit, while schools are provided by the government.

American [public] schools are failing because they are organized according to a bureaucratic, monopolistic model; their organizing principle is basically the same as that of a socialist economy.

People in government are self-interested just like people in business.

I don't want...to run away by myself... because no matter what...I'd rather be together with everyone...

Those who say life is knocking them down and giving them a tough time are usually the first to beat themselves up. Be on your own side.

Your determination, selflessness and courage have brought the freedom struggle towards its fulfilment.

Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal.

I feel like great TED Talks are ones that are a little bit subject to interpretation, that do provoke further conversation - and potentially controversy.

All sorts of flowers the which on earth do spring In goodly colours gloriously arrayed; Go to my love, where she is careless laid

If a woman seeks education it is probably because her sexual apparatus is malfunctioning.

With all the traveling and promotion I've been doing for 'Murderball,' its been difficult keeping up with my rugby training.

Never make a promise - you may have to keep it.

Climate change is a global commons problem.