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“It is the mark of a mean, vulgar and ignoble spirit to dwell on the thought of food before meal times or worse to dwell on it afterwards, to discuss it and wallow in the remembered pleasures of every mouthful. Those whose minds dwell before dinner on the spit, and after on the dishes, are fit only to be scullions.”

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Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales

Saint Francis de Sales, born on August 16, 1567, and died on December 28, 1622, was the Bishop of Geneva. Known for his profound theological knowledge and exceptional pastoral skills, he is hailed as the 'Saint of France'. During the Reformation period, he dedicated himself to reconciling Catholicism with Protestantism, and his writings have had a profound impact on subsequent generations. more

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