Jonathan Swift Food Quotations

He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.

Promises and pie-crust are made to be broken.

He was a bold man that first eat an oyster.

Tis an old maxim in the schools, That flattery's the food of fools; Yet now and then your men of wit, Will condescend to take a bit

I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child well nursed is at a year old a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee or a ragout.

They say fish should swim thrice * * * first it should swim in the sea (do you mind me?) then it should swim in butter, and at last, sirrah, it should swim in good claret.

This is every cook's opinion - no savory dish without an onion, but lest your kissing should be spoiled your onions must be fully boiled.

Bachelor's fare: bread and cheese, and kisses.

Bread is the staff of life.

Kitchen Physic is the best Physic.