David Korten

More humane societies are usually smaller, like the Scandinavian countries and Holland, where it is much easier to reach consensus and cooperation.

My own experience in the third world was that even if people started to make more money, the cost of living and housing increased often faster than the wages.

It is interesting to note that the 200 richest people have more assets than the 2 billion poorest.

In anything, I always give my all. I'm not a good loser.

My perspective is cultural and world-based. It's always been a global perspective.

I've never been in a competition before, and I said I'm going to go. I think - I just love to sing.