The sense of smell explores; deleterious substances almost always have an unpleasant smell.

For unknown foods, the nose acts always as a sentinal and cries. 'Who goes there?'

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.

The most indispensable qualification of a cook is punctuality. The same must be said of guests.

No man under forty can be dignified with the title of gourmet.

Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are.

Place a substantial meal before a tired man and he will eat with effort and be little better for it at first. Give him a glass of wine or brandy, and immediately he feels better: you see him come to life again before you.