The benevolence of wrapping the partridge in a vine leaf brings out its quality, just as the barrel of Diogenes brought forth… — Emmanuel des Essarts Barrels Copy Share Image
Make an amiable intermediary of an egg, which comes between the various parts of food to bring about difficult reconciliations. — Emmanuel des Essarts Amiable Copy Share Image
Take advantage of the gracious condescension of the elegant calf's kidney, multiply its metamorphoses: you can without giving it any offence, call… — Emmanuel des Essarts Advantage Copy Share Image