"He that takes medicine and neglects diet, wastes the skills of the physician." (Chinese proverb)
"Talk doesn't cook rice," (Chinese Proverb)
"Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one,"
"The way you cut your meat reflects the way you live." (Confucius)
"The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue.(Confucius)
"To the ruler, the people are heaven; to the people, food is heaven." (ancient Chinese proverb)
"Preserve the old, but know the new. (Chinese Proverb)
"Born to the earth are three kinds of creatures. Some are winged and fly. Some are furred and run. Still others stretch their mouths and talk. All must eat and drink to survive."
(Lu Vu, Ancient Chinese Philosopher)
"Coarse rice for food, water to drink, and the bended arm for a pillow -happiness may be enjoyed even in these." (Confucius)