I like a cook who smiles out loud when he tastes his own work. Let God worry about your modesty I want to see your enthusiasm.

Robert Farrar Capon
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I like a cook who smiles out loud when he...
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About This Quote

This quote is about the importance of smiling at your work. If you don't like your meal, then you won't enjoy it. If you don't like what you are doing, then there is no reason to do it. The cook in this quote who smiles when he tastes his own work is the one who will make you happy with your meal. The enthusiasm allows you to work, and gives you the power to make good things happen.

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