"Religion is a group of scam artists that sell the calming idea that your body is a temple of God, while your mind belongs to them."

“And, of course, the funniest food of all, kumquats.”

“Though we all have the fear and the seeds of anger within us, we must learn not to water those seeds and instead nourish our positive qualities - those of compassion, understanding, and loving kindness.”

“I think that nothing teaches you more about life than death and dying.”

“I'm a very open person. I know I open my mouth way too much, but I just do that.”

“You can do something as simple as drinking two cups of water before a meal to fill your belly a bit so that you don't overeat, or change up your cheese from dairy to nondairy.”

Source : "3 Reasons Your Diet Isn’t Working" by Kathy Freston, www.huffingtonpost.com. June 14, 2012.

“Relationships with parents, grandparents, friends, and siblings were important to me when I was young and have remained so throughout my life. Our relationships with other people both shape and reflect who we are. These relationships are infinitely fascinating to explore!”

“A writer should not so much write as embroider on paper; the work should be painstaking, laborious.”

“I'm sad to see the passing of the great drug warriors. I certainly did my part in that battle and I don't regret any of it.”