Quote by Walter Bagehot
Progress would not have been the rarity it is if the early food ha

Progress would not have been the rarity it is if the early food had not been the late poison. – Walter Bagehot

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History is strewn with the wrecks of nations which have gained a little progressiveness at the cost of a great deal of hard manliness, and have thus prepared themselves for destruction as soon as the movements of the world gave a chance for it. – Walter Bagehot

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The food here is terrible, and the portions are too small. – Woody Allen

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I suppose women are attracted to the bad-boy image sometimes because its fun to have an adventure. Its like eating junk food… its fun at the time, but ultimately not the best choice. – Dita Von Teese

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Music is my No. 1 passion. If you made me choose between music and food, its definitely music. – Trisha Yearwood

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Our childrens health and well-being are dependent on our commitment to promoting food access and good eating habits at home, at school and in the community. – Rod Blagojevich

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