Alexander Pope on Eating

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β€œAnd solid pudding against empty praise.”
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β€œ"Pray take them, Sir,β€”Enough's a Feast; Eat some, and pocket up the rest."”
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β€œOne solid dish his week-day meal affords, An added pudding solemniz'd the Lord's.”
Alexander Pope
β€œ"Live like yourself," was soon my lady's word, And lo! two puddings smok'd upon the board.”
Alexander Pope
β€œ"An't it please your Honour," quoth the Peasant, "This same Dessert is not so pleasant: Give me again my hollow Tree, A crust of Bread, and Liberty."”
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