The children to whom we read simple stories may or may not show gratitude, but each boon we give strengthens the pillars of the world.

It's good to remember that in crises, natural crises, human beings forget for awhile their ignorances, their biases, their prejudices. For a little while, neighbors help neighbors and strangers help strangers.

Whenever I'm around some who is modest, I think, 'Run like hell and all of fire.' You don't want modesty, you want humility.

The truth will lead me to all.

Eating is so intimate. It's very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you're inviting a person into your life.

The only way you can be a mark is if you want something for nothing. If you're greedy, you're set up.

The needs of a society determine its ethics.