"Work is the meat of life, pleasure the…" — B. C. Forbes

"Work is the meat of life, pleasure the dessert."

— B. C. Forbes

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112 Quotes by B. C. Forbes

B. C. Forbes has 112 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

No man can fight his way to the top and stay at the top without exercising the fullest measure of…
To succeed, we must have the will to succeed, we must have stamina, determination, backbone, perseverance, self-reliance, and faith.
...the incontestable truth is that America has been built up by optimists, not by pessimists, but by men possessing courage,…
The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies.
Golf without bunkers and hazards would be tame and monotonous. So would life.
Triumph often is nearest when defeat seems inescapable.
No man can fight his way to the top and stay at the top without exercising the fullest measure of…
When it comes to betting on yourself... you're a chicken-livered coward if you hesitate.
We must learn that to enjoy happiness we must conscientiously and continuously seek to spread happiness. Selfishness is suicidal to…
Search and you will find that at the base and birth of every great business organization was an enthusiast, man…
A word of appreciation often can accomplish what nothing else could accomplish.
The man who has won millions at the cost of his conscience is a failure.

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More Dessert Quotes

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I can't walk by chocolate without eating it. — Malin Akerman
There are divisions between a culinary chef and a dessert chef, also called a pastry chef. There are specializations within… — Ron Ben-Israel
I don't think I've ever seen pie advertised. That's how you know it's good. They advertise ice cream and other… — Adam Carolla
Comedy just pokes at problems, rarely confronts them squarely. Drama is like a plate of meat and potatoes, comedy is… — Woody Allen
Breakfast is a personal ritual that can only be properly observed alone, and in a spirit of genuine excess. The… — Hunter S. Thompson
Life is short and unpredictable. Eat the dessert first! — Helen Keller
A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner. "Much obliged," said he, pushing… — Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
Genocide is like a dessert. It is made of the flesh and bones of woman and children, it is sweetened… — Terry Brooks
When I saw contestants fighting for their lives on 'The Biggest Loser,' I realized I just wanted to be healthy… — Alison Sweeney
He lasted about as long as the dessert tray at Rosie O'Donnell's house. — Dennis Miller
Gratitude is not a spiritual or moral dessert which we may take or push away according to the whims of… — Unknown Author
Marriage is a long, dull meal with dessert served at the beginning. — Oscar Wilde

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