Actually, the true gourmet, like the true artist, is one of the unhappiest creatures existent. His trouble comes from so seldom finding what he constantly seeks: perfection. — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
America is a land of healthy appetites. It is not in the American character to live in order to eat. Rather, the reverse is true. Many try, but just as Americans don't make good gigolos, nether do they make good… — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
To be a gourmet you must start early, as you must begin riding early to be a good horseman. You must live in France,… — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
Only one who has known how troubled life can be, has a real appreciation of it when it is good — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
I don't keep any copy of my books around... they would embarass me. When I finish writing my books, I kick them in the… — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines 74 lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
The true gourmet, like the true artist, is one of the unhappiest creatures existent. His trouble comes from so seldom finding what he constantly… — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
Actually, the true gourmet, like the true artist, is one of the unhappiest creatures existent. His trouble comes from so seldom finding what he… — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
The purpose of art is to console and amuse—myself, and, I hope, others. — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
“In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines Lived twelve little girls in two straight lines In two straight lines they… — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
I don't keep my books around... they would embarrass me. When I finish writing my books, I kick them in the belly, and have… — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
Caviar is to dining what a sable coat is to a girl in evening dress. — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
It's always wonderful when something altogether wrong ends right, without the help of either religion or the police. — Ludwig Bemelmans Copy Share Image
