"In the world at large, people are rewarded or punished in ways that are often utterly random. In the garden, cause and effect, labor and reward, are re-coupled. Gardening makes sense in a senseless world. By extension, then, the more gardens in the world, the more justice, the more sense is created."

"The most common objection that I hear to walking as exercise is that it's too easy, that only sweaty, strenuous activity offers real benefits. But there is abundant evidence that regular, brisk walking is associated with better health, including lower blood pressure, better moods and improved cholesterol ratios."

"Fear and greed are potent motivators. When both of these forces push in the same direction, virtually no human being can resist."

"By keeping my hand in that, it's the way I keep learning. The main way you learn in medicine is by practicing and working with patients."

"People need to know that they have all the tools within themselves. Self-awareness, which means awareness of their body, awareness of their mental space, awareness of their relationships - not only with each other, but with life and the ecosystem."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"A resilient spirit knows that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"A doctor gave a man six months to live. The man couldn't pay his bill, so he gave him another six months."