"To different minds, the same world is a hell, and a heaven."

“Life is way too short for boring cars.”

Source : "The future race car — 150mph, and no driver". TED Talk, www.ted.com. May 2012.

“In a world of democracies, in a world where the great projects that have set humanity on fire are the projects of the emancipation of individuals from entrenched social division and hierarchy; in such a world individuals must never be puppets or prisoners of the societies or cultures into which they have been born.”

Source : "The ideas interview: Roberto Unger". Interview with John Sutherland, www.theguardian.com. February 28, 2006.

“Creating a regulatory system that reflects the modern-day realities of financial markets is not as difficult as it may appear.”

“Pride is not a word or sentiment I can ascribe to anything I have done or do. As far as regret, it is a luxury I can not afford. Anything I did, that was bad or wrong or regretful, I stand accused, I am guilty and I'm ready to serve my time.”

“Laws against things like drugs are inhumane, and create an inhumane society and inhumane law enforcement. I know whats causing violence in America - the damn drug laws.”

Source : "Soundbite: Dammit Janet". Interview with Adrienne Redd, reason.com. May 1997.

“When you're doing what's right, on and off the field, the Lord steps in and plays a part.”

“Why do we do basic research? To learn about ourselves.”

“A ship without Marines is like a garment without buttons.”