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We are all dietetic sinners; only a small percent of what we eat n

We are all dietetic sinners; only a small percent of what we eat nourishes us; the balance goes to waste and loss of energy. – William Osler

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There are, in truth, no specialties in medicine, since to know fully many of the most important diseases a man must be familiar with their manifestations in many organs. – William Osler

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In seeking absolute truth we aim at the unattainable and must be content with broken portions. – William Osler

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Great food is like great sex. The more you have the more you want. – Gael Greene

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When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. – Ayurvedic proverb

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The spirit cannot endure the body when overfed, but, if underfed, the body cannot endure the spirit. – St Frances de Sales

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Like hunger, physical love is a necessity. But mans appetite for amour is never so regular or so sustained as his appetite for the delights of the table. – Honore de Balzac

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