Beam Quote by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
“Those truffled turkeys, of which the reputation and the price are still increasing, appear like beneficient stars, and make the eyes sparkle of all sorts of gourmands of every category, whilst their faces beam with delight and they themselves dance with pleasure.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Physiologie du goût, 1825
Excessive luxury foods become status symbols, delighting diners while inflating desire and cost.
In simple terms: Luxury foods become status symbols.
Key Takeaway
Enjoy but beware of overindulgence.
Themes
food culture
luxury
social status
Mood
playful
indulgent
Type
cultural
observational
When to use this quote
- fine dining
- celebrations
- marketing
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
conspicuous consumption
culinary art
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your desire for gourmet foods?
- How does status influence taste?
A Different Perspective
Luxury can create unsustainable demand.
