“ The discovery of a new dish confers more happiness on humanity, than the discovery of a new star. Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
“ The host took care to produce one or another of these whenever the current subjects seemed about used up, so that the conversation gathered new life and at the same time steered clear of political arg… Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
“ There are neither raptures, nor ecstasies, nor transports of bliss in the pleasures of the table; but they make up in duration what they lose in intensity, and are distinguished above all by the merit… Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
“ Seating themselves on the greensward, they eat while the corks fly and there is talk, laughter and merriment, and perfect freedom, for the universe is their drawing room and the sun their lamp. Beside… Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
“ The discovery of a new dish does more for the happiness of the human race than the discovery of a star. Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin