Workers' disillusionment is deepened by the knowledge that, as their average wages grow slowly or stagnate, the very wealthy are growing significantly wealthier.

We need economic growth that is sustainable and job-rich rather than just statistically impressive.

Social justice is the surest guarantor of peace in the world.

Look at the experience of 2008. Who are the countries who negotiated the storms of 2008 best? They were the countries which were able to sit business with labor at the table, with government, and work out a way of getting through the storm. And I don't think that is a controversial statement.

Every minute you spend looking through clutter, wondering where you put this or that, being unable to focus because you're not organized costs you: time you could have spent with family or friends, time you could have been productive around the house, time you could have been making money.

Given the fact that I have a family and responsibilities, it's the mark of a man to find the courage to do what is right in the face of oppressive evil.

All that matters in life is forging deep ties of love and family and friends. Writing and reading come later.

I had really no sense of style. Everyone around me in my family had the sense of style - I learned as much as I possibly could.