"The strands of spaghetti were vital, almost alive in my mouth, and the olive oil was singing with flavor. It was hard to imagine that four simple ingredients [olive oil, pasta, garlic and cheese] could marry so perfectly."

-- Ruth Reichl

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“It is a significant symbol that street art is gaining increased attention and credibility in the art world and that's a good thing.”
“taste is like a sense of humor. I never met a person who didn't think they had one.”
“A trial cannot be conducted by announcing the general culpability of a civilization. Only the actual deeds which, at least, stank in the nostrils of the entire world were brought to judgment.”
“I've thought about it a hundred times. I even buy bridal magazines sometimes. I want David Tutera to do my wedding.”
“An herbal medicine made from a plant native to Asia is about to be banned in the U.S. It's known as either kratom or kratom, and forms of it are sold in shops and on the internet. In the next few weeks, kratom is set to be classified as a Schedule I drug. That puts it in the same category with ***** and heroin.”

Source : Source: www.npr.org
“The key to life is your attitude. Whether you're single or married or have kids or don't have kids, it's how you look at your life, what you make of it. It's about making the best of your life wherever you are in life.”
“Some might say that looking inside of ourselves for spiritual truths is egocentric and selfish, and that egolessness and selflessness lie in working for others in the world. But until we find our inner truth, our work in the world will always revolve around our 'selves'. As long as we think about the world in terms of 'self' and 'others', our actions will be selfish. Our 'self' follows us wherever we go, so positive results will be limited.”
“What man is a man who does not make the world better”

Source : "Fictional character: Balian of Ibelin". "Kingdom of Heaven", www.imdb.com. 2005.

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