Photography is an ambiguous challenge to chance.

A photographer is an acrobat treading the high wire of chance, trying to capture shooting stars.

Perspective alone can make an experience positive or negative, but regardless of which you let it become, it can only have as much power over your outlook on life as you give it.

Sin diverts some. Pleasure diverts others. Social service and “religious” activity divert others. We are told to be occupied with Jesus Christ Himself.

Success is a public affair. Failure is a private funeral.

The child lives in the book; but just as much the book lives in the child.

I measure everything, because I always think that if I've spent so much time making sure this recipe was exactly the way I want it, why would I want to throw things into a pot?

Nobody stood by Jesus. Maybe nobody will stand by you. It's a lonely life, but it's a glorious life.

If you're cooking for someone important - whether it's your boss or a date - never try a new recipe and a new ingredient at the same time.

Every judgement blocks the light!

Meditation is painful in the beginning but it bestows immortal Bliss and supreme joy in the end.

Without exception, empathy is always appropriate.