Elizabeth von Arnim Quote

It is childish to eat primarily or only to please your tongue.

Many a death was precipitated by the food, the job, or the medication whose main function was to postpone it.

A truly compassionate man gives a poor woman a portion of his meal before he eats, not after he has eaten.

The best meals are those prepared by loving hands.

Soon they were all sitting on the rocky ledge, which was still warm, watching the sun go down into the lake. It was the most beautiful evening, with the lake as blue as a cornflower and the sky flecke...

Adventures are all very well in their place, but there's a lot to be said for regular meals and freedom from pain.

We are creating a world where no parent will ever again have to choose between skipping meals and sending their kids to school

Those dripping crumpets, I can see them now. Tiny crisp wedges of toast, and piping-hot, flaky scones. Sandwiches of unknown nature, mysteriously flavoured and quite delectable, and that very special...

As a dinner guest I gratefully eat just about anything that's set before me, because graciousness among friends is dearer to me than any other agenda.

If you can eat with mates or friends or family, I mean, it's such a brilliant thing isn't it? If you feel really rubbish and you have a nice bit of food it makes you feel good, you know?