Quotes by Marlena De Blasi

“They all know the truth, that there are only three subjects worth talking about. At least here in these parts, he says, The weather, which, as theyre farmers, affects everything else. Dying and birthing, of both people and animals. And what we eat - this last item comprising what we ate the day before and what were planning to eat tomorrow. And all three of these major subjects encompass, in one way or another, philosophy, psychology, sociology, anthropology, the physical sciences, history, art, literature, and religion. We get around to sparring about all that counts in life but we usually do it while were talking about food, it being a subject inseparable from every other subject. Its the table and the bed that count in life. And everything else we do, we do so we can get back to the table, back to the bed.”