Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life—and travel—leaves marks on you. ― Anthony Bourdain

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Good food is very often, even most often, simple food. ― Anthony Bourdain

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The way you make an omelet reveals your character. ― Anthony Bourdain

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I'm not going anywhere. I hope. It's been an adventure. We took some casualties over the years. Things got broken. Things got lost. But I wouldn't have missed it for the world. ― Anthony Bourdain

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I don't have to agree with you to like you or respect you. ― Anthony Bourdain

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I am not a fan of people who abuse service staff. In fact, I find it intolerable. It’s an unpardonable sin as far as I’m concerned, taking out personal business or some other kind of dissatisfaction on a waiter or busboy. ― Anthony Bourdain

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Don't lie about it. You made a mistake. Admit it and move on. Just don't do it again. Ever. ― Anthony Bourdain

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Skills can be taught. Character you either have or you don't have. ― Anthony Bourdain

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You have to be a romantic to invest yourself, your money, and your time in cheese. ― Anthony Bourdain

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The journey is part of the experience - an expression of the seriousness of one's intent. One doesn't take the A train to Mecca. ― Anthony Bourdain

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