“Misconceptions play a prominent role in my view of the world.”

“The anti-resource curse initiative has stronger legs than most and that has made me very enthusiastic.”

“I commissioned two political experts to advise me about what I could do to oppose the re-election of President Bush.”

“Everybody says that I have a lot of power. But what does that power consist of?... Can I influence governments? I am beginning to be able to..." (1995)”

“It is much easier to put existing resources to better use, than to develop resources where they do not exist.”

“My main concern is with the world order”

“Taking care of you doesnt mean to award yourself with a new pair of shoes or spending beyond measure on a trip to Tahiti. It actually means to take care of your financial future.”

“I'm financially ugly.”

“Giving tithes alone is not enough for financial prosperity.”

“There is no end to wonder once one starts really looking.”

“Look upon the world with loving eyes and the reflection everyone sees will contain love.”

“Go look in the mirror and have a talk with your real boss”

“The more clearly you understand yourself and your emotions, the more you become a lover of what is.”

“There are only two ways to live your life: as though nothing is a miracle, or as though everything is a miracle.”

“The moral of the tale is, don't live for the approval of others. The real you is here to find out the secret of life, not to satisfy someone else's opinion.”