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When one is too old for love, one finds great comfort in good dinners
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"When one is too old for love, one finds great comfort in good dinners"

- Zora Neale Hurston

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This quote by Zora Neale Hurston speaks with the concept that when one is too old for love, they can find solace in the simple satisfaction of life. It suggests that when one is no longer able to experience the delights of romantic love, they can still find joy in the easy things, such as a great dinner. This quote speaks to the idea that even when life's biggest joys are no longer available, there are still small enjoyments to be found. It likewise speaks to the concept that food can be a source of convenience and pleasure, even when other sources of joy are no longer offered. This quote is a suggestion that even when life's greatest joys are no longer readily available, there are still little enjoyments to be found.

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Zora Neale Hurston This quote is written / told by Zora Neale Hurston between January 7, 1891 and January 28, 1960. She was a famous Dramatist from USA. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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