Food quote by Virgil Thomson

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I said to my friends that if I was going to starve, I might as well starve where the food is good
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"I said to my friends that if I was going to starve, I might as well starve where the food is good"

- Virgil Thomson

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This quote by Virgil Thomson speaks with the concept of making the best of a difficult situation. He is recommending that if he is going to suffer, he may also do it in a location where he can delight in the advantages in life. This might be interpreted as a metaphor for life in general. Even when times are tough, it is necessary to discover delight in the small things and maximize the situation. This quote motivates us to discover the silver lining in challenging times and to make the best of what we have. It is a tip that even in the darkest of times, there is still charm to be discovered.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Virgil Thomson between November 25, 1896 and September 30, 1989. He/she was a famous Composer from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Food. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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