If I could only have one type of food with me, I would bring soy sauce. The reason being that if I have soy sauce, I can flavor a lot of things. -Martin Yan Food
Happiness is within. It has nothing to do with how much applause you get or how many people praise you. Happiness comes when you believe that you have done something truly meaningful. -Martin Yan Happiness
Some people never contribute anything positive to society, they may even drain our resources, but most of us try to do something better, to give back. -Martin Yan Positive
People who don't travel cannot have a global view, all they see is what's in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live. -Martin Yan Travel
So when I do Chinese cooking, I mix everything together, then the kids have to eat their vegetables. They won't have the patience to pick them out. -Martin Yan Patience
I've never considered myself a celebrity or even part of the entertainment business. I'm a cooking teacher. -Martin Yan Teacher
