Friday, June 07, 2013
The Real Seat of Happiness
Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927), Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow: A Book for an Idle Holiday (London: The Leadenhall Press, 1890), p. 129:
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Ah! we may talk sentiment as much as we like, but the stomach is the real seat of happiness in this world. The kitchen is the chief temple wherein we worship, its roaring fire is our vestal flame, and the cook is our great high-priest. He is a mighty magician and a kindly one. He soothes away all sorrow and care. He drives forth all enmity, gladdens all love. Our God is great, and the cook is his prophet. Let us eat, drink, and be merry.
