"He who seeks peace must remember that the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"Courage is not the absence of trembling, but the decision to step forward regardless — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Not brute force but only persuasion and faith are the kings of this world."

"It is a radiant truth that a visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles."

"All I can do is be me, whoever that is."

"I do 280 episodes of TV a year, write 15 recipes for the magazine, and publish an annual book. With all of that, we try to get one weekend a month with Isaboo at our home in the Adirondacks to relax and recharge."

"When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. Friends are at their best in moments of defeat."

"To question with sincerity is the first step toward dismantling dogma."