Quote by Mario Batali

I come from an Italian family. One of the greatest and most profound expressions we would ever use in conversations or arguments was a slamming door. The slamming door was our punctuation mark.

I come from an Italian family. One of the greatest and most

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of a slamming door within the speaker's Italian family. It suggests that in their household, emotions, conversations, and disagreements were intense and passionate. The act of slamming a door became a powerful symbol and form of expression for the family, capturing the intensity and finality of their feelings. It implies that the family members communicated through actions rather than words, and the slamming door served as a punctuation mark to emphasize the impact and conclusion of their interactions.

By Mario Batali

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