Self-esteem is something you have to earn! The only way to achieve self-esteem is to work hard. People have an obligation to live up to their potential.

If somebody makes me laugh, I’m his slave for life.

My whole life had been spent waiting for an epiphany, a manifestation of God's presence, the kind of transcendent, magical experience that lets you see your place in the big picture. And that is what I had with my first [compost] heap.

I fear for the future of the planet. But in a funny way, I'm even sanguine about that.

I'm mad about God! That's why I'm divine.

I've forbidden my daughter to have grandchildren, I'm too young.

[On Denmark:] ... that little country of cottage cheese and courage.