I felt we must separate political responsibility. The Dalai Lama should not carry that burden. So that is my selfish reason - to protect the old Dalai Lama tradition. It is safer without political involvement.

When I started Facebook from my dorm room in 2004, the idea that my roommates and I talked about all the time was a world that was more open.

Plant and your spouse plants with you; weed and you weed alone.

Don't let schooling interfere with your education.

Peace is a natural effect of trade.