Peter Thiel

The most important thing is to have a long-term perspective.

I think the idea of sustainability is a very dangerous idea.

The future is not just about technology, it's about people.

The future is not just about big data, it's about big ideas.

I think the idea of social justice is a very dangerous idea.

The future is not just about hardware, it's about software.

I think the idea of progress is a very dangerous idea, because it leads to complacency.

The future is not just about the past, it's about the present.

I think the idea of free markets is a very dangerous idea.

I’m not a big fan of the internet. I think it’s a distraction. It’s a toy. It’s not a serious thing. It’s like a glorified fax machine.

I think one of the most important things is to avoid competition. If you're competing, you're doing something wrong.

If you have a monopoly, you're not competing with anyone, so you can do whatever you want.

Technology is not magic. It's just a way of doing things more efficiently.

I'm not saying you should lie, but you should always try to be as good as you think you are.

The most important thing for a startup is to have a secret. Something that others don't know.

I think the future is going to be very different from the past. And I think that's a good thing.

You should focus on building something that nobody else can build.

I'm not sure if I believe in luck. I think you make your own luck.

If you want to build a great company, you have to have a unique insight.

I think the biggest mistake people make is trying to do too many things.