“I wanted adventure. I wanted to go up the Mekong like Conrad's character went up the Congo.” — Anthony Bourdain · Kitchen Confidential, 2000
“If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river.” — Anthony Bourdain · Parts Unknown
“Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you.” — Anthony Bourdain · The Nasty Bits, 2006
“Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” — Anthony Bourdain · Kitchen Confidential, 2000
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” — Oscar Wilde · Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892