“The overarching conventional wisdom - what everyone from government ex...” — Pamela Druckerman Quote

The overarching conventional wisdom - what everyone from government experts to my French girlfriends take as articles of faith - is that restrictive diets generally don't make you healthier or slimmer. Instead, it's best to eat a variety of high-quality foods in moderation and pay attention to whether you're hungry.

Although I wrote a book about infidelity around the world, I ended up concluding that fidelity is quite a good idea.

It's fine to discuss money in France, as long as you're complaining that you don't have enough, or boasting about getting a bargain.

When I moved to Europe 12 years ago, my biggest concern was whether I'd ever speak decent French. Practically every American I knew came to visit, many saying they dreamed of living here, too.

Relationships are steppingstones for the evolution of our consciousness. Each interaction we have, be it one of joy or contrast, allows us to learn more about who we are and what we want in this lifetime. They bring us into greater alignment…as long as we continue to move forward and do not get attached to hurt, anger, or being a victim.

Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. People have the right to expect that these wants will be provided for by this wisdom.

من ذا الذى يستطيع أن يفصح عن مكنون نفسه بمجرد الكلمات

He hated when his own advice applied to himself.