David H. Murdock

“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 once in a while cheat and have a little ice cream, and then I kind of blame myself.”

“I'm used to doing big undertakings with my own money.”

“We sell only fresh fruit and vegetables. I sell no saturated fats or anything like that.”

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

“North Carolina was where you could have Thanksgiving and feel like it was Thanksgiving.”

“Many of the people I work with that are half my age complain that they feel tired all the time. I tell them: 'Look at what you're eating, how much you are exercising, and how much sleep you are getting.'”

“I expend a lot of energy in my 50-60 minutes of cardio and strength training every day.”

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

“If someone paid me a million dollars to drink a glass of milk, I wouldn't do it; maybe that's because I don't need the money.”

“I drink coffee in the morning and a few cups throughout the day. Among coffee's health benefits are lower risk of Parkinson's, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dementia.”

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

“Success isn't something you achieve by accident, but rather by design.”

“When I open my mouth, the room rings.”

“My plant-based diet plus fish is to credit for my low blood pressure, high energy, and robust immunity.”

“Exercising and eating properly will build your physical and mental strength to endure the stressful situation.”

“My own recipe for longevity includes considerable amounts of fruits and vegetables. An additional major responsibility for the maintenance of our bodies is regular exercise; at least 4 to 5 times a week.”