Food Quotes: 100 Famous Quotations About Eating And Dining

You may already know what loquacious food people such as Julia Child or James Beard had to say about eating (if you don't, you're in for a treat). But what about comedians, fiction writers, actresses and ancient proverbs?

Food is such a unique cultural experience because it involves everyone and it has existed forever. Which is precisely why food quotes are so diverse and evocative -- Who doesn't have something to say about eating?

Some lament the sadness of dining alone, while others are staunch proponents of the act. Some insist against eating animals, while others celebrate the flavors of cooked meat. Some say eat to live, others say live to eat.

Check out 75 of our favorite food quotes, and share yours in the comments.

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• No Bake Milk Chocolate Bailey’s Truffle Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/03/no-bake-milk-chocolate-baileys-truffle-cake/">No Bake Milk Chocolate Bailey’s Truffle Cake recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

• Milk-Chocolate-Frosted Layer Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/milk-chocolate-frosted-la_n_1058558.html" target="_hplink">Milk-Chocolate-Frosted layer Cake</a> recipe</strong>

• Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/04/dark-chocolate-yogurt-cake/">Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

• Warm Double-Chocolate Brownie Cakes

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/warm-double-chocolate-bro_n_1058778.html" target="_hplink">Warm Double-Chocolate Brownie Cakes</a> recipe</strong>

• Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chocolate-fudge-pudding-c_n_1049100.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake</a> recipe</strong>

• Chocolate Zucchini Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chocolate-zucchini-cake/">Chocolate Zucchini Cake recipe</a> by Gimme Some Oven</strong>

• Warm Chocolate Cakes With Mascarpone Cream

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/warm-chocolate-cakes-with_n_1058777.html" target="_hplink">Warm Chocolate Cakes with Mascarpone Cream</a> recipe</strong>

• Chocolate-Red Wine Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chocolate-red-wine-cake_n_1058322.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate-Red Wine Cake</a> recipe</strong>

• Flourless Chocolate Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/flourless-chocolate-cake_n_1056811.html" target="_hplink">Flourless Chocolate Cake</a> recipe</strong>

• 'Healthy' Chocolate Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/homemade-skinny-chocolate-cake.html">"Healthy" Chocolate Cake recipe</a> by Skinny Taste</strong>

• Chocolate Guinness Cake With Irish Cream Caramel Sauce

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chocolate-guinness-cake-w_n_1061003.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate Guinness Cake with Irish Cream Caramel Sauce</a> recipe</strong>

• Quintessential Chocolate Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2010/05/quintessential-chocolate-cake.html">Quintessential Chocolate Cake recipe</a> by A Spicy Perspective</strong>

• Chocolate Bourbon Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chocolate_bourbon_cake/">Chocolate Bourbon Cake recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

• Rich Chocolate Cake With Salty Dulce De Leche And Hazelnut Brittle

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/29/rich-chocolate-cake-with-_n_1310887.html" target="_hplink">Rich Chocolate Cake with Salty Dulce de Leche and Hazelnut Brittle</a> recipe</strong>

• Mexican 'Hot' Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/mexican-hot-chocolate-molten-lava-cakes/">Mexican “hot” chocolate molten lava cakes recipe</a> by Gimme Some Oven</strong>

• German Chocolate Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/german-chocolate-cake_n_1061369.html" target="_hplink">German Chocolate Cake</a> recipe</strong>

• Chipotle Flourless Chocolate Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chipotle_flourless_chocolate_cake/">Chipotle Flourless Chocolate Cake recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

• Rich Chocolate Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/rich-chocolate-cake_n_1059384.html" target="_hplink">Rich Chocolate Cake</a> recipe</strong>

• Chocolate Caramel Raspberry Mousse Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chocolate-caramel-raspber_n_1059496.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate Caramel Raspberry Mousse Cake</a> recipe</strong>

• Chocolate Bundt Cake

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/essential-eatingwell-choc_n_1049003.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate Bundt Cake</a> recipe</strong>

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Comments

[Ramart]

03:39 PM on 01/16/2013

No. 4 reminds me of an observation by Julia Child, who was wary of plates that were too artfully arranged and decorated because then "you know someone's had their hands all over your food" (or words to that effect).

[Ramart]

03:34 PM on 01/16/2013

Had to stop at No. 2:

It's "Welles," not "Wells."