Some years ago, in an article entitled “Wanted, a New Meat,” the Spectator complained that dietetic provision is made nowadays “not for man as humanised by schools of cookery, but for a race of fruit-eating apes.” We introduce bananas, pines, … Continue reading
I do not believe in revealed religion – I will have nothing to do with your immortality; we are miserable enough in this life, without speculating on another. Lord Byron (1778 – 1824), letter to Rev. Francis Hodgson, 1811
The dignity of man lies in his ability to face reality in all its meaninglessness. Martin Esslin (1918 – 2002), Hungarian-born English writer
Advertising is a racket…its constructive contribution to humanity is exactly minus zero. F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896 – 1940), American author
I am free of all prejudices. I hate every one equally. W. C. Fields (1880 – 1946), American comedian, actor and juggler
Always forgive your enemies nothing annoys them so much. Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900), an Irish playwright, novelist, poet and (adds the Grumpy Vegan), generally, God
