This observation is credited to the Bishop of Seville, circa
the 7th century:
"I have enjoyed
great health at a great age because everyday since I can remember, I have
consumed a bottle of wine, except when I have not felt well. Then I have
consumed two bottles."
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Observed Clifton
Fadiman, host of the radio program, "Information Please," which concluded a
14-year run in 1952:
"If food is the
body of good living, wine is its soul."
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Napoleon,
demonstrating knowledge of things other than war:
"Clearly, the
pleasures wines afford are transitory, but so are those of the ballet or of a
musical performance. Wine is inspiring and adds greatly to the joy of living."
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Former New York
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, in a rather philosophic moment:
"I am certain
that the good Lord never intended grapes to be made into grape jelly."
