“Just as food causes chronic disease, it can be the most powerful cure”

“Human beings act in a great variety of irrational ways, but all of them seem to be capable, if given a fair chance, of making a reasonable choice in the light of available evidence. Democratic institutions can be made to work only if all concerned do their best to impart knowledge and to encourage rationality. But today, in the world's most powerful democracy, the politicians and the propagandists prefer to make nonsense of democratic procedures by appealing almost exclusively to the ignorance and irrationality of the electors.”

“Words are more treacherous and powerful than we think.”

“I believe innovation is the most powerful force for change in the world.”

“Writing is a weapon and it's more powerful than a fist could ever be.”

“The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it”

“If someone wishes for good health, one must first ask oneself if he is ready to do away with the reasons for his illness. Only then is it possible to help him.”