"The kitchen is the great laboratory of the household, and much of the 'weal and woe' as far as regards bodily health, depends on the nature of the preparations concocted within its walls."

-- Isabella Beeton

#Wall Quotes #Kitchen Quotes #Preparation Quotes

“The baptism of the spirit will do for you, what a phone booth did for Clark Kent, it will change you into a different being.”
“Good description is a learned skill, one of the prime reasons why you cannot succeed unless you read a lot and write a lot. Itâ€™s not just a question of how-to, you see; itâ€™s also a question of how much to. Reading will help you answer how much, and only reams of writing will help you with the how. You can learn only by doing.”
“To marry a man out of pity is folly; and, if you think you are going to influence the kind of fellow who has never had a chance, poor devil, you are profoundly mistaken. One can only influence the strong characters in life, not the weak; and it is the height of vanity to suppose that you can make an honest man of anyone.”
“I could hum Beatles songs before I could talk - not very well, but sort of.”
“Telling the truth is a beautiful act even if the truth itself is ugly.”
“You're never rude,' she said, smiling, 'and I think it's good to be touchy sometimes. It means you care.”
“If you see something, say something. This is more than a slogan. If you see someone turning toward violence, say something. Say something to law enforcement or to one of you in your community.”

Source : "Counterterrorism Experts Face Challenges Recognizing 'Lone Wolf' Terrorists". "All Things Considered" with Audie Cornish, www.npr.org. December 8, 2015.
“Gender equality and women's empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to making sure that the U.N. leads by example.”

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