If you're not ready to fail, you're not going to learn how to cook.

I don't think about whether people will remember me or not. I've been an ok person. I've learned a lot. I've taught people a thing or two. That's what's important.

...operational proof...it's all theory until you see for yourself whether or not something works.

It's a shame to be caught up in something that doesn't absolutely make you tremble with joy.

Too much trouble,' 'Too expensive,' or 'Who will know the difference' are death knells for good food. ... Cooking is not a particularly difficult art, and the more you cook and learn about cooking, the more sense it makes.

Mastering the Art of French Cooking... doesn't mean it has to be fancy cooking, although it can be as elaborate as you wish.

We are so bemused by our own petard, that we are unable to look at things objectively.