Animals Feed Themselves; Men Eat;

I Appreciate The Potato Only As A Protection Against Famine, Except For That, I Know Of Nothing More Eminently Tasteless.

The Most Indispensable Qualification Of A Cook Is Punctuality. The Same Must Be Said Of Guests.

A Man Who Was Fond Of Wine Was Offered Some Grapes At Dessert After Dinner. "much Obliged," Said He, Pushing The Plate Aside, "i Am Not Accustomed To Take My Wine In Pills."

When You Have Breakfasted Well And Fully, If You Will Drink A Big Cup Of Chocolate At The End You Will Have Digested The Whole Perfectly Three Hours Later, And You Will Still Be Able To Dine. Because Of My Scientific Enthusiasm And The Sheer Force Of My Eloquence I Have Persuaded A Number Of Ladies To Try This, Although They Were Convinced It Would Kill Them; They Have Always Found Themselves In Fine Shape Indeed, And Have Not Forgotten To Give The Professor His Rightful Due.

Let The Progress Of The Meal Be Slow, For Dinner Is The Last Business Of The Day; And Let The Guests Conduct Themselves Like Travelers Due To Reach Their Destination Together.