“Change never comes from a system of beliefs, a philosophy, a revolution, or a political party. Change only comes through the personal efforts of a single, resolute individual. Behind every human achievement, at the origin of every innovation, of every scientific or social conquest, behind the world’s greatest endeavours, business ventures, and all that is beautiful, useful, and wealthy, there is invariably one man – an individual and his dream.”

“The wealth of a nation cannot be measured by its industrial power, or its exports, and much less by its natural resources, such as oil fields, gold mines or diamond deposits. As a matter of fact, the countries richest in natural resources are the poorest by the current standards.”

“The real wealth of a nation is the quality of its values, and above all its capacity to forge and inspire leaders of the future, be they independent thinkers, pragmatic dreamers or visionary leaders who are free from any ideology or superstition. The life of a corporation, the prosperity of a nation, and the destiny of an entire civilisation depends on these men.”