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"Well, sometimes if I go out to dinner with my family, people will come up to me and put their hand across my plate for me to shake, sometimes when I have a bite of food in my mouth. I find this a bit disturbing."

"Well, sometimes if I go out to dinner with my family, people will come up to me and put their hand across my plate for me to shake, sometimes when I have a bite of food in my mouth. I find this a bit disturbing."

Abdul Qadeer Khan, Pakistani Scientist

Food, Family, People, Will

83

"I don't like to waste anything. Any food left over from the night before is always eaten the next day."

"I don't like to waste anything. Any food left over from the night before is always eaten the next day."

Martin Yan, Chinese Celebrity

Food, Day, Night, Waste

63

"We are not hungry... Why foist this food upon us? We don't want to be choked. We have enough."

"We are not hungry... Why foist this food upon us? We don't want to be choked. We have enough."

Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwean Statesman

60

"So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being."

"So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being."

Franz Kafka, Austrian Novelist

Food, Time, Being, Questions

57

"Don't you have a machine that puts food into the mouth and pushes it down?"

"Don't you have a machine that puts food into the mouth and pushes it down?"

Nikita Khrushchev, Russian Statesman

45

"Simply because my people are hungry, that is no justification to give them poison, to give them genetically modified food that is intrinsically dangerous to their health."

"Simply because my people are hungry, that is no justification to give them poison, to give them genetically modified food that is intrinsically dangerous to their health."

Levy Mwanawasa, Zambian President

Food, Health, People, Justification

44

"Preparing food is not just about yourself and others. It is about everything!"

"Preparing food is not just about yourself and others. It is about everything!"

Shunryu Suzuki, Japanese Leader

41

"Food is the moral right of all who are born into this world."

"Food is the moral right of all who are born into this world."

Norman Borlaug, American Scientist

Food, Right, World

33

"What is food to one man is bitter poison to others."

"What is food to one man is bitter poison to others."

Lucretius, Roman Poet

Food, Man, Poison

32

"In Italy, they add work and life on to food and wine."

"In Italy, they add work and life on to food and wine."

Robin Leach, English Writer

Food, Life, Work, Italy

29

"If beef is your idea of 'real food for real people,' you'd better live real close to a real good hospital."

"If beef is your idea of 'real food for real people,' you'd better live real close to a real good hospital."

Neal Barnard, American Author

Food, People, Idea

29

"I love food and I love everything involved with food. I love the fun of it. I love restaurants. I love cooking, although I don't cook very much. I love kitchens."

"I love food and I love everything involved with food. I love the fun of it. I love restaurants. I love cooking, although I don't cook very much. I love kitchens."

Alma Guillermoprieto, Mexican Journalist

Food, Love, Cooking, Fun

25

"Health food may be good for the conscience but Oreos taste a hell of a lot better."

"Health food may be good for the conscience but Oreos taste a hell of a lot better."

Robert Redford, American Actor

Food, Health, Conscience, Hell

25

"When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes."

"When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes."

Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch Philosopher

Food, Money, Books, Clothes

25

"We have by far the most expensive health system in the world. We spend 50 percent more per person than the next most costly nation. Americans spend more on health care than housing or food."

"We have by far the most expensive health system in the world. We spend 50 percent more per person than the next most costly nation. Americans spend more on health care than housing or food."

Kathleen Sebelius, American Politician

Food, Health, Americans, Care

24

"If I agree to dispose of any part of our land to the white people I would feel guilty of taking food away from our children's mouths, and I do not wish to be that mean."

"If I agree to dispose of any part of our land to the white people I would feel guilty of taking food away from our children's mouths, and I do not wish to be that mean."

Sitting Bull, Lakotan Statesman

Food, People, Children, Land

24

"If somebody has a chance to put my food in their mouth, that tells the story."

"If somebody has a chance to put my food in their mouth, that tells the story."

Emeril Lagasse, American Celebrity

20

"Civilization as it is known today could not have evolved, nor can it survive, without an adequate food supply."

"Civilization as it is known today could not have evolved, nor can it survive, without an adequate food supply."

Norman Borlaug, American Scientist

Food, Civilization, Today

18

"Almost certainly, however, the first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind."

"Almost certainly, however, the first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind."

Norman Borlaug, American Scientist

Food, First, Justice, Mankind

17

"The philosophic spirit of inquiry may be traced to brute curiosity, and that to the habit of examining all things in search of food."

"The philosophic spirit of inquiry may be traced to brute curiosity, and that to the habit of examining all things in search of food."

William Winwood Reade, Scottish Historian

Food, Habit, Curiosity, May

17

"I came literally to the table with a wealth of knowledge by simply understanding how food should taste."

"I came literally to the table with a wealth of knowledge by simply understanding how food should taste."

Rocco DiSpirito, American Celebrity

Food, Knowledge, Wealth, Taste

17

"Most of the food imported to Russia came from China."

"Most of the food imported to Russia came from China."

Alex Chiu, American Businessman

17

"When you get to fifty-two food becomes more important than sex."

"When you get to fifty-two food becomes more important than sex."

Tom Lehrer, American Musician

17

"Woe to us if we get our satisfaction from the food in the kitchen and the TV in the den and the sex in the bedroom with an occasional tribute to the cement blocks in the basement!"

"Woe to us if we get our satisfaction from the food in the kitchen and the TV in the den and the sex in the bedroom with an occasional tribute to the cement blocks in the basement!"

John Piper, American Clergyman

Food, Sex, Kitchen, Satisfaction

17

"A lot of food shows need only to tempt. Some food shows only need to inspire, to empower. And there are a lot of shows that do that."

"A lot of food shows need only to tempt. Some food shows only need to inspire, to empower. And there are a lot of shows that do that."

Alton Brown, American Entertainer

17

"Their life is about getting enough money to put food on the table to feed their children, and that's it."

"Their life is about getting enough money to put food on the table to feed their children, and that's it."

Ellen Burstyn, American Actress

Food, Life, Money, Children

17

"Health food makes me sick."

"Health food makes me sick."

Calvin Trillin, American Journalist

16

"Food for the body is not enough. There must be food for the soul."

"Food for the body is not enough. There must be food for the soul."

Dorothy Day, American Activist

Food, Soul, Body

16

"The food is absolutely atrocious, and parents have no idea. Parents are giving their kids three dollars and saying, 'Okay, see you later. Go off to school and have a good lunch.'"

"The food is absolutely atrocious, and parents have no idea. Parents are giving their kids three dollars and saying, 'Okay, see you later. Go off to school and have a good lunch.'"

Morgan Spurlock, American Director

Food, Idea, Giving, Kids

16

"Any healthy man can go without food for two days - but not without poetry."

"Any healthy man can go without food for two days - but not without poetry."

Charles Baudelaire, French Poet

Food, Poetry, Man

16

"I love shopping, especially food shopping."

"I love shopping, especially food shopping."

Emma Bunton, British Musician

16

"The food in such places is so tasteless because the members associate spices and garlic with just the sort of people they're trying to keep out."

"The food in such places is so tasteless because the members associate spices and garlic with just the sort of people they're trying to keep out."

Calvin Trillin, American Journalist

Food, People, Trying

16

"I'm working harder than ever now, and I'm putting on my pants the same as I always have. I just get up every day and try to do a little better than the day before, and that is to run a great restaurant with great food, great wine, and great service. That's my philosophy."

"I'm working harder than ever now, and I'm putting on my pants the same as I always have. I just get up every day and try to do a little better than the day before, and that is to run a great restaurant with great food, great wine, and great service. That's my philosophy."

Emeril Lagasse, American Celebrity

Food, Day, Now, Philosophy

15

"Oh yes, after the war, and we were all starving - we had no proper food or anything - no proper shoes."

"Oh yes, after the war, and we were all starving - we had no proper food or anything - no proper shoes."

Ninette de Valois, Irish Dancer

15

"I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer."

"I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer."

Brendan Behan, Irish Dramatist

Food, Men, Society, Women

14

"I became a fanatic about healthy food in 1944."

"I became a fanatic about healthy food in 1944."

Gloria Swanson, American Actress

14

"On long haul flights I always drink loads and loads of water and eat light and healthy food."

"On long haul flights I always drink loads and loads of water and eat light and healthy food."

Lisa Snowdon, English Model

Food, Light, Water

14

"Our children's health and well-being are dependent on our commitment to promoting food access and good eating habits at home, at school and in the community."

"Our children's health and well-being are dependent on our commitment to promoting food access and good eating habits at home, at school and in the community."

Rod Blagojevich, American Politician

Food, Health, Home, Children

14

"I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food."

"I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food."

W. C. Fields, American Comedian

13

"I've often said that the most important thing you can give your children is wings. Because, you're not gonna always be able to bring food to the nest. You're... sometimes... they're gonna have to be able to fly by themselves."

"I've often said that the most important thing you can give your children is wings. Because, you're not gonna always be able to bring food to the nest. You're... sometimes... they're gonna have to be able to fly by themselves."

Elizabeth Edwards, American Lawyer

13

"I take care of my flowers and my cats. And enjoy food. And that's living."

"I take care of my flowers and my cats. And enjoy food. And that's living."

Ursula Andress, Swiss Actress

Food, Care, Cats, Flowers

13

"Then you get to be involved with all the people, meet all the beautiful girls, get all the good food, get ready and locked in before all the crowds hit."

"Then you get to be involved with all the people, meet all the beautiful girls, get all the good food, get ready and locked in before all the crowds hit."

Paul Kantner, American Musician

Food, People, Crowds, Girls

13

"I do not know that any writer has supposed that on this earth man will ultimately be able to live without food."

"I do not know that any writer has supposed that on this earth man will ultimately be able to live without food."

Thomas Malthus, English Economist

Food, Earth, Man, Will

13

"I am your fairy tale. Your dream. Your wishes and desires, and I am your thirst and your hunger and your food and your drink."

"I am your fairy tale. Your dream. Your wishes and desires, and I am your thirst and your hunger and your food and your drink."

Klaus Kinski, German Actor

Food, Dream, Hunger, Wishes

13

"Be curious, learn and read as much as you can about food. Don't worry about making money. Focus on learning at various venues before you settle down for a steady position."

"Be curious, learn and read as much as you can about food. Don't worry about making money. Focus on learning at various venues before you settle down for a steady position."

Rocco DiSpirito, American Celebrity

Food, Money, Focus, Learning

12

"I don't always buy organic food. It is more expensive."

"I don't always buy organic food. It is more expensive."

Alexandra Paul, American Actress

12

"If I've got food and water, as long as I can exercise my mind and keep it nimble, then I'll be okay."

"If I've got food and water, as long as I can exercise my mind and keep it nimble, then I'll be okay."

Rob Walton, Canadian Athlete

Food, Exercise, Mind, Water

12

"We were raised in an Italian-American household, although we didn't speak Italian in the house. We were very proud of being Italian, and had Italian music, ate Italian food."

"We were raised in an Italian-American household, although we didn't speak Italian in the house. We were very proud of being Italian, and had Italian music, ate Italian food."

Francis Ford Coppola, American Director

Food, Music, Being

12

"Australia is so cool that it's hard to even know where to start describing it. The beaches are beautiful; so is the weather. Not too crowded. Great food, great music, really nice people. It must be a lot like Los Angeles was many years ago."

"Australia is so cool that it's hard to even know where to start describing it. The beaches are beautiful; so is the weather. Not too crowded. Great food, great music, really nice people. It must be a lot like Los Angeles was many years ago."

Mary-Kate Olsen, American Actress

Food, Music, People, Weather

12

"Let me be the first to tell you, drinking alcohol is the worst thing to do in cold weather. Hot soup is the best because the process of digesting food helps to warm you up."

"Let me be the first to tell you, drinking alcohol is the worst thing to do in cold weather. Hot soup is the best because the process of digesting food helps to warm you up."

Morgan Freeman, American Actor

Food, Alcohol, Drinking, First

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