“Only work half a day. It doesn't matter which half you work -- the first 12 hours or the second 12 hours.”

“In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.”

“I have a great respect for incremental improvement, and I've done that sort of thing in my life, but I've always been attracted to the more revolutionary changes. I don't know why. Because they're harder. They're much more stressful emotionally. And you usually go through a period where everybody tells you that you've completely failed.”

“I'm happy to report that 'The New Press' is still in business to this day. But not thanks to me. I was a really bad publishing intern.”

“I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything; but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do.”

“Health is the soul that animates all the enjoyments of life, which fade and are tasteless without it.”