We came up with the notion that not all web pages are created equal. People are – but not web pages.

The kind of environment that we developed Google in, the reason that we were able to develop a search engine, is the web was so open. Once you get too many rules, that will stifle innovation.

If what we are doing is not seen by some people as science fiction, it's probably not transformative enough

Solving big problems is easier than solving little problems.

We are currently not planning on conquering the world.

When I was growing up, I always knew I'd be in the top of my class in math, and that gave me a lot of self-confidence.

The name was supposed to be 'Googol,' which is the mathematical term for a 1 followed by 100 zeroes. It was before the Google spellchecker existed.

As we go forward, I hope we're going to continue to use technology to make really big differences in how people live and work.

Obviously everyone wants to be successful, but I want to be looked back on as being very innovative, very trusted and ethical and ultimately making a big difference in the world.

When it’s too easy to get money, then you get a lot of noise mixed in with the real innovation and entrepreneurship. Tough times bring out the best parts of Silicon Valley.

Any conversation I have about innovation starts with the ultimate goal.

Happiness is the overcoming of not unknown obstacles toward a known goal.

The same thinking and actions that created our problems cannot be used to solve them.

Phelps has given us a clear warning of the dangers of corporatism. I hope that more people hear and heed the warning.

People ask me, 'Have you ever considered doing stand-up?' To me it would be less offensive if someone asked me, 'Have you ever considered dental implants?'

The problem is when you try to impose today's standards on people living back then. It's the politically correct thing to do, but it was a different era, a different country then.

We have all known the long loneliness, and we have found that the answer is community.

When you're in love, you're so happy that you want to tell people about it. But now I have to censor myself. You need to protect the happiness you have.

Flatterers and men of learning do not accord well with each other.

Love is not something dead, like a stone. When it melts, it encompasses everything.

Knowing what matters most, what I call "being real," is the alpha and omega for leaders.