David H. Murdock

At 88 years old - with every intention of living decades longer - I'm still running a company, writing articles, launching new ventures, and fully enjoying life. ”

I try to eat as near perfect as possible, but once in a while I eat for my taste buds. For example, I occasionally like to treat myself to a small cup of chocolate frozen yogurt - plus toppings. ”

Taking the company private was not the easiest thing I've done in my life. ”

We have developed a culture in which we eat with our taste buds, not our brains. ”

Even though I am Chairman of Dole Food Company, I do most of my own grocery shopping. ”

I'll match wits with anybody. I don't care if they have the top degree in the world. ”

By eating many fruits and vegetables in place of fast food and junk food, people could avoid obesity. ”

I've never been sick a day in my life. I'm healthy, and I think I can make other people healthy, too. ”

Since acquiring major interests in Dole Food Company 28 years ago, educating the public on proper diet has constituted the agenda of the Dole Nutrition Institute. ”

I believe that proper eating will help all sorts of diseases. I can't say it will cure, but I can say it will materially help. ”