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“If you wish to grow thinner, diminish your dinner, And take to light claret instead of pale ale; Look down with an utter contempt upon butter, And never touch bread till its toasted--or stale.” quote by Henry Sambrooke Leigh
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“If you wish to grow thinner, diminish your dinner, And take to light claret instead of pale ale; Look down with an utter contempt upon butter, And never touch bread till its toasted--or stale.”

Henry Sambrooke Leigh

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Advocates extreme diet changes for thinness, mocking indulgence.

In simple terms: Extreme diet for thinness.

Key Takeaway

Consider balanced diet.

Themes

health diet satire

Mood

cautionary humorous

Type

satirical health

When to use this quote

  • weight loss plans
  • dietary advice
  • humorous critique

Key Concepts

extreme restriction social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is thinness worth sacrifice?
  • What balanced approach works?
A Different Perspective

May promote unhealthy habits.

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