The function of the press in society is to inform, but its role in society is to make money.
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The primary requisite for writing well about food is a good appetite.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A passion for food is essential for effectively writing about it.
A. J. Liebling's quote emphasizes that having a genuine love and appetite for food is crucial for anyone who aspires to write about it. The enjoyment and passion for food enable a writer to convey flavors, experiences, and the culture surrounding food in a way that resonates with readers.
Themes
WritingFoodAppetitePassionFlavor
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a food writing workshop to inspire participants.
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All quotes →The primary requisite for writing well about food is a good appetite. Without this, it is impossible to accumulate, within the allotted span, enough experience of eating to have anything worth setting down.
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