“The most important things are actually the easiest to obtain: great friends, good food, and a decent bottle of wine.”

“One day, when I own a house, I'll keep a library full of books. Books are different from other possessions-they're more like friends.”

“We live in one world together. It's more important than ever to be friend to all.”

“The difference between a good artist and a bad one is: the bad artist seems to copy a great deal, the good one really does.”

“Great things are done when men and mountains meet.”

“Without a use this shining woman lived - Or did she only live to be at death the food of worms.”

“Chef?" Carmel exclaims. "I could give a shit about a chef. I'm going to find the most expensive thing in that kitchen, eat one bite, and throw the rest on the floor. Then I'm going to break some plates.”