5 Quotes by Jane Brody

Contrary to what some parents might believe or hope for, children are not born a blank slate. Rather, they come into the world with predetermined abilities, proclivities and temperaments that nurturing parents may be able to foster or modify, but can rarely reverse.

Turn your midlife crisis to your own advantage by making it a time for renewal of your body and mind, rather than stand by helplessly and watch them decline.

Do your homework and keep good files. Know the background and biases of your sources.

Real luxury is time and opportunity to read for pleasure.

Reverse the typical American meal pattern and instead eat like a king for breakfast, a prince for lunch and a pauper for supper.