Vegetarians, and their Hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans ... are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit. ― Anthony Bourdain

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No one understands and appreciates the American Dream of hard work leading to material rewards better than a non-American. ― Anthony Bourdain

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I lurched away from the table after a few hours feeling like Elvis in Vegas - fat, drugged, and completely out of it. ― Anthony Bourdain

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That without experimentation, a willingness to ask questions and try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive, moribund. ― 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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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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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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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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The way you make an omelet reveals your character. ― 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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