The true gourmet, like the ... by Ludwig Bemelmans, an Austrian Author

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“The true gourmet, like the true artist, is one of the unhappiest creatures existent. His trouble comes from so seldom finding what he constantly seeks: perfection.”

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Name: Ludwig Bemelmans

Nationality: Austrian

Date of Birth: Apr 27, 1898

Date of Death: Oct 1, 1962

Profession: Author

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The true gourmet, like the true artist, is one of the unhappiest creatures existent. His trouble comes from so seldom finding what he constantly seeks: perfection.

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Caviar is to dining what a sable coat is to a girl in evening dress.

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To be a gourmet you must start early, as you must begin riding early to be a good horseman. You must live in France, your father must have been a gourmet. Nothing in life must interest you but your stomach.

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I don't keep any copy of my books around... they would embarass me. When I finish writing my books, I kick them in the belly, and have done with them.

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