Quote by Lucretius

What is food to one man is bitter poison to others.

What is food to one man is bitter poison to others.

Summary

This quote suggests that people have individual and diverse preferences, tastes, and tolerances when it comes to food. What may be enjoyable and nourishing to one person can be distasteful or provoke negative reactions in someone else. It emphasizes the subjectivity of food experiences, acknowledging that what pleases one person's palate might cause discomfort or harm to another. This quote highlights the importance of recognizing and respecting individual differences in culinary preferences, dietary needs, and considerations of food allergies or intolerances.

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Food

By Lucretius

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