Age Quote by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
“The pleasures of the table belong to all times and ages, to every country and every day; they go hand in hand with all our other pleasures, outlast them, and remain to console us for their loss.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Physiologie du Goût by Jean Anthelme Brillat‑Savarin, 1825
Food provides enduring comfort and pleasure across cultures and eras, outlasting many other joys and soothing us when other pleasures fade.
In simple terms: Food comforts us across time and place.
Key Takeaway
Cherish simple meals.
Themes
comfort
culture
pleasure
timelessness
Mood
warm
nostalgic
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
comforting
When to use this quote
- family dinners
- celebrations
- daily meals
- comfort during grief
Key Concepts
culinary tradition
human satisfaction
sensory experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does food shape your memories?
- What meals bring you solace?
A Different Perspective
May overlook health impacts of overindulgence.
