“History celebrates the battlefields whereon we meet our death, but scorns to speak of the plowed fields whereby we thrive. It knows the names of the king's bastards but cannot tell us the origin of wheat. This is the way of human folly.”
Quote by Jean-Henri Fabre
Author
Jean-Henri Fabre
Jean-Henri Fabre, a renowned French entomologist, is considered one of the pioneers in the field of entomology. Born on December 22, 1823, and passing away on October 11, 1915, Fabre is known for his in-depth research on insect behavior and ecology. His work, 'The Lives of Insects,' has had a profound impact on later generations. more
You May Also Like
“How about slipping out of those wet things and into a dry Martini?”
“I am the emperor of Germany, but you are the emperor of chefs.”
“I am utterly against those confused Olios, into which men put almost all kinds of meats and Roots.”
Source: John Evelyn, Cook: The Manuscript Receipt Book of John Evelyn
“I forget the name of the place; I forget the name of the girl; but the wine was Chambertin.”