"It is a steadfast truth that clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To conquer fear is to realize that every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"A humble soul understands that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"Well, I think indigenous peoples have ways of living on the Earth that they've had forever. And they've been overrun by organized religion, which has had a lot of money and power."

"Money is a singular thing. It ranks with love as man's greatest source of joy. And with death as his greatest source of anxiety."

"Some argue that now isn't the time to push the green agenda - that all efforts should be on preventing a serious recession. That is a false choice. It fails to recognise that climate change and our carbon reliance is part of problem - high fuel prices and food shortages due to poor crop yields compound today's financial difficulties."

"I launched Chefs for Humanity, a national nonprofit, with my voice, heart and money from my own pocket. Money gives you the ability to make a difference in the world and, when used in a positive way, is a lot of fun."