“Only what is really oneself has the power to heal.”

“I can't even say I made my own mistakes. Really - one has to ask oneself - what dignity is there in that?”

“Mom has the Touch. She knows what flowers go with what occasions, what hors d'oeuvres work with what people. She believes passionately in the power of food to heal, restore, and stimulate relationships, and she has built a following of loyal customers who really hope she's right. If she's wrong, says Sonia, no one wants to know.”

“Power is to be used in the service of others and only secondarily, if at all, for the benefit of oneself.”

“While it may not be a simple act, offering forgiveness not only has the power to heal relationships, it strengthens the well-being of those who give this life-changing gift.”

“One can't fight with oneself, for this battle has only one loser.”