"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A peaceful heart knows that gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"Clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I love dogs. They live in the moment and don't care about anything except affection and food. They're loyal and happy. Humans are just too damn complicated."

"I don't watch the movies I make, so I haven't seen 'Footloose' since it came out. You see this young, hungry actor, it's pretty fun. I was the only one they screen tested. It was an attempt by the director and producer to talk the head of the studio into hiring me because they didn't want me."

"The secret of food lies in memory - of thinking and then knowing what the taste of cinnamon or steak is."

"I eat whatever I want. I like bread and cheese and wine, and that makes my life fun and enjoyable."