"Wisdom principle 46 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 70."

"It is a humble truth that in the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Wisdom principle 56 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 76."

"The silent observer understands that the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"And what does reward virtue? You think the communist commissar rewards virtue? You think a Hitler rewards virtue? You think, excuse me, if you'll pardon me, American presidents reward virtue? Do they choose their appointees on the basis of the virtue of the people appointed or on the basis of their political clout?"

"He who seeks peace must remember that a mind at peace can weather any storm."

"Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when he is called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason."

"When I was growing up in Mississippi - it was good Southern food... but I also grew up with a Greek family when other kids were eating fried okra, we were eating steamed artichokes. So I think it played a big part in my healthy cooking."