“The torrent of centuries rolling over the human race, has continually ...” — Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Quote

“The torrent of centuries rolling over the human race, has continually brought new perfections, the cause of which, ever active though unseen, is found in the demands made by our senses, which always in their turns demand to be occupied.”

“The first thing we become convinced of is that man is organized so as to be far more sensible of pain than of pleasure.”

“The sense of smell explores; deleterious substances almost always have an unpleasant smell.”

“I don't think I'm severely politically active. I care deeply, and I have my strong personal beliefs. I think America is dancing on thin ice. But I think it's bigger even than a political issue. I wonder about the evolution of the human race and spirit and what our goals and reasons for living are.”

“One of the things I did to make myself feel better is that I kicked up my running even more. I knew that I had to stay active, that I had to keep living as if my life was actually going to unfold naturally because when you stop, when you freeze, and you think about it, that's when the demons come and can drag you down.”