Thomas Friedman Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“Two things are going on at the same time with the flattening of the world: The relentless quest for efficiency is squeezing some of the fat out of life.”

“When I think back on my favorite teachers, I don't remember anymore much of what they taught me, but I sure remember being excited about learning it. What has stayed with me are not the facts they imparted, but the excitement about learning they inspired.”

“I was in Bangalore, India, the Silicon Valley of India, when I realized that the world was flat.”

“I firmly believe that the next great breakthrough in bioscience could come from a 15-year-old who downloads the human genome in Egypt.”

“Rock stars get room keys, I get business cards.”

“Yes, the world is now flat for publishing as well.”

“Rock stars get room keys, I get business cards. Wherever I go I meet innovators of wind power equipment, solar energy operators.”

“A golf course should aspire to generate as much energy as it consumes - golf should be leading the way toward energy net zero.”

“Every golf course should have its carbon rating on the scorecard, alongside its Course Rating, Slope, par and yardage.”

“Every sport needs its temple, its cathedral.”