“The work on ants has profoundly affected the way I think about humans.”

“Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.”

“We have a system that increasingly taxes work and subsidizes nonwork.”

“Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.”

“I don't try to focus on anything that doesn't affect me personally and how I go out there every single day. I'm just going to continue to work hard and focus on what I can control.”

“And I have exposed myself to art so that my work has something beyond just the usual potter.”

“It seems as if an age of genius must be succeeded by an age of endeavour riot and extravagance by cleanliness and hard work.”

“There is but one way for a president to deal with Congress, and that is continuously, incessantly, and without interruption. If it is really going to work, the relationship has got to be almost incestuous.”

“The way to work with a bully is to take the ball and go home. First time, every time. When there's no ball, there's no game. Bullies hate that. So they'll either behave so they can play with you or they'll go bully someone else.”