“Appetite for food and sex is human nature, shi se xing ye,' as the philosopher Gaozi said. Or, as the popular saying derived from the Book of Rites puts it: 'Eat, drink, man, woman' (yin shi nan nü). We are all animals, blessed with tongues, stomachs and sexual desires, in need of comfort and affection.” Human NatureFoodAppetites Book:Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food Source: Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food