The sense of smell, like a faithful counsellor, foretells its character.

The dyspeptic and the drunkard do not know how to eat or drink.

Truffle isn't exactly aphrodisiac but under certain circumstances it tends to make women more tender and men more likable

Those from whom nature has withheld taste invented trousers.

I am essentially an amateur medecin, and this to me is almost a mania.

The torrent of centuries rolling over the human race, has continually brought new perfections, the cause of which, ever active though unseen, is found in the demands made by our senses, which always in their turns demand to be occupied.

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."