I'm not an Orthodox Jew, I don't practise much in the way of Jewish religion, but I am very Jewish and I think it probably does indeed influence what I do.

Health inequalities and the social determinants of health are not a footnote to the determinants of health. They are the main issue.

Empowerment of individuals and communities is absolutely central. Getting the community involved in organising their own destiny has got to be a key part of it.

We have to put reduction of health inequalities at the centre of our public health strategy and that will require action on the social determinants of health.

The lower you are in the hierarchy the worse your health, the higher you are, the better your health.

Saying we can't afford to invest in early child development means we're storing up bigger costs in the future.

Your position in the hierarchy influences your behaviour.

Once you get off the ladder you'll never get back on.

Health and health inequalities tell us a great deal about the good or bad effects of social policies.

General improvements in health/decline in mortality do not affect all classes equally. As mortality rates fall, social inequalities commonly widen.

Our elected politicians do what they judge is the right thing to do. And if we disagree then I'll show them the evidence of why I disagree.

God did not force Salvation on humanity

Material possessions do not last, but memories last forever.

I know I can be very standoffish . . .

Several of them would have protested if they could have found the right arguments.

An artist is no bigger than the size of his mind.

You don't have to lower your morals to find love because, if you do, it's not love that you're finding.

Conflict is inevitable, the source of all growth, and an absolute necessity if one is to be alive.

I feel better if I exercise and eat healthily.

We look at each other for a moment and for once I feel awkward. It's not that I'm not into humility; I've just never had to practise it.

Respect is more than giving consideration of one's feelings. It is showing common courtesy for another human being.