Anthony Bourdain Quotes

“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.”

“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. Walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food. It's a plus for everybody.”

“I learned a long time ago that trying to micromanage the perfect vacation is always a disaster. That leads to terrible times.”

“I'm a big believer in winging it. I'm a big believer that you're never going to find the perfect city travel experience or the perfect meal without a constant willingness to experience a bad one.”

“I travel around the world, eat a lot of s—, and basically do whatever the f— I want.”

“Your body is not a temple. It's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.”

“The way you make an omelet reveals your character.”

“It's very rarely a good career move to have a conscience.”

“Luck is not a business model.”

“Meals make the society, hold the fabric together in lots of ways that were charming and interesting and intoxicating to me.”

“Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it's a start.”

“You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.”