The torrent of centuries rolling over the human race, has continually brought new perfections, the cause of which, ever active though unseen, is found in the demands made by our senses, which always in their turns demand to be occupied.

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• Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin:

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  The German Doctors say that persons sensible of harmony have one sense more than others.

• Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin:

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• Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin:

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  The sense of smell, like a faithful counsellor, foretells its character.

• Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin:

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  All men, even those we call savages, have been so tormented by the passion for strong drinks, that