Proustian Madeleine Quotes

#1. With the possible exception of grits, there's no food more Southern than greens, whose bitter smell while cooking down in salty fatback amid the jittery hiss of a pressure cooker is a Proustian madeleine for generations of black and white Southerners alike. The

Sela Ward

#2. A madeleine moment - a sound, a scent can incant her presence ...

John Geddes

#3. To me, the term 'middle-class' connotes a safe, comfortable, middle-of-the road policy. Above all, our language is 'middle-class' in the middle of our road. To drive it to one side or the other or even off the road, is the noblest task of the future.

Christian Morgenstern

#4. Loneliness is sometimes cured by visiting with people, and sometimes it's made worse by the same thing.

Helen Humphreys

#5. Classical music is far from boring - it has all the blood, energy, the sinister dark side, rhythm that rock music has, and all the refined, subtle sensuality that one can ask for

Yuja Wang

#6. Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing.

Carrie Fisher

#7. It is not selfish or narcissistic to love yourself. It is your first and foremost responsibility.

Alan Cohen

#8. It was a pretty wild ride. The race wasn't bad, but qualifying would take your breath.

Sterling Marlin