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I think of the need for more wisdom in the world, to deal with the knowledge that we have. At one time we had wisdom, but little knowledge. Now we have a great deal of knowledge, but do we have enough wisdom to deal with that knowledge?

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I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.

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I couldn't possibly have become a member of this institute if I hadn't founded it myself.

I am interested in a phase that I think we are entering. I call it "teleological evolution," evolution with a purpose.

Academy of Achievement interview (1991)

Our greatest responsibility is to be good ancestors.

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