When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it's like giving them emotional oxygen.

We are not animals. We are not a product of what has happened to us in our past. We have the power of choice.

Leadership is a choice, not a position.

Stop setting goals. Goals are pure fantasy unless you have a specific plan to achieve them.

Ambition is a form of creativity.

To me, stretching the capabilities of my imagination is a crucial aspect of writing fiction; you could think of it as a mental form of athleticism.

Syria may appear to be a small country, but it is just the type of entangled conflict that can lead to a world catastrophe. It does not take much imagination to see Syria as the Sarajevo of the 21st century, leading to world war.

Coming up with a way to fix mistakes challenges your creativity and your critical thinking skills and your resourcefulness. Often you end up with something better than what you planned on in the first place.