"Poor, darling fellow - he died of food. He was killed by the dinner table"
- Diana Vreeland
About this Quote
This quote by Diana Vreeland is a poignant pointer of the threats of overindulgence. It recommends that the person in question passed away due to an unhealthy way of life, likely brought on by an excessive intake of food. The phrase "he was killed by the table" suggests that the person was not able to withstand the temptation of food, and that it eventually led to their demise. This quote serves as a cautioning to be conscious of our consuming habits and to be knowledgeable about the effects of overindulgence. It likewise functions as a reminder to be kind to ourselves and to practice moderation when it comes to food. We ought to not let our cravings manage us, but rather strive to keep a healthy balance in between indulgence and restraint.
This quote is written / told by Diana Vreeland between July 29, 1906 and August 22, 1989. He/she was a famous Editor from USA.
The author also have 10 other quotes.
"Not necessity, not desire - no, the love of power is the demon of men. Let them have everything - health, food, a place to live, entertainment - they are and remain unhappy and low-spirited: for the demon waits and waits and will be satisfied"
"Not addicted to gluttony or drunkenness, this people who incur no expense in food or dress, and whose minds are always bent upon the defence of their country, and on the means of plunder, are wholly employed in the care of their horses and furniture"
"After all the fertile land in the immediate neighbourhood of the first settlers were cultivated, if capital and population increased, more food would be required, and it could only be procured from land not so advantageously situated"
