We had a happy marriage because we were together all the time. We were friends as well as husband and wife. We just had a good time.
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Noncooks think it's silly to invest two hours' work in two minutes' enjoyment; but if cooking is evanescent, so is the ballet.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the transient nature of both cooking and art performances, emphasizing the value in the process over the end result.
Julia Child's quote draws a parallel between cooking and the ballet, suggesting that both activities require significant investment of time and effort for experiences that are momentary. While some may perceive cooking as a trivial endeavor for a fleeting enjoyment, Child argues that the beauty and joy derived from both cooking and art should be appreciated for their intrinsic value, as the effort invested brings fulfillment beyond the immediate outcome.
Themes
CookingArtEffortExperienceBallet
In practice
Example use cases
In a cooking class, one might quote Julia Child to emphasize the importance of enjoying the process of making food.
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