He had purchased a palatial residence in one of the home counties; lived there in great splendour; was a munificent patron of science and art; and in spite of his earlier addictions to business-like speculations he appears to have been a singularly accomplished, high-bred gentleman.
"Kenelm Chillingly, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
For this reason I recommend that if at all possible, before undertaking a fast the person eat mostly raw foods for two months and clean up all addictions.
"How and When to Be Your Own Doctor"
Dr. Isabelle A. Moser with Steve Solomon
Deciding on the basis of artificially-created flavors, preferring incipid textures, we seem to prefer junk food and become slaves to our food addictions.
"How and When to Be Your Own Doctor"
Dr. Isabelle A. Moser with Steve Solomon