A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body. – Benjamin Franklin
I look upon death to be as necessary to our constitution as sleep. We shall rise refreshed in the morning. – Benjamin Franklin
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. – Benjamin Franklin
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. – Benjamin Franklin
I think there is a real misconception about Indian food being super spicy. And I know thats because when you go into an Indian restaurant, it is pretty spicy. But it doesnt have to be. In fact, my husband cant handle a lot of heat. Ive had to temper my cooking so that he can eat with me. – Aarti Sequeira
One of the greatest gifts my father gave me – unintentionally – was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity. We had a bit of a rollercoaster life with some really challenging financial periods. He was always unshaken, completely tranquil, the same ebullient, laughing, jovial man. – Ben Okri