Barrels Quote by James F. Cooper
“As for bread, I count that for nothin'. We always have bread and potatoes enough; but I hold a family to be in a desperate way when the mother can see the bottom of the pork barrel. Give me children that's raised on good sound pork afore all the game in the country. Game's good as a relish and so's bread; but pork is the staff of life... My children I calkerlate to bring up on pork with just as much bread and butter as they want.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lady of the Aroostook, James F. Cooper, 1849
The speaker values pork as essential nourishment, prioritizing it over other foods and seeing it as vital for children’s growth.
In simple terms: Pork is seen as the main food for children.
Key Takeaway
Provide children with sufficient pork.
Themes
nutrition
family
priorities
Mood
pragmatic
concerned
Type
advice
cultural
When to use this quote
- raising children
- meal planning
- addressing food scarcity
- ensuring balanced diet
Key Concepts
food security
cultural diet
parental responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on one food affect overall health?
- What alternatives could provide similar sustenance?
A Different Perspective
May overlook other nutritional needs and diversity.
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