I get whatever placidity I have from my father. But my mother taught me how to take it on the chin.

The 20th-century ulcer epidemic was a sign of good health in American people - good diet, strong acidity and healthy immune response actually make ulcers more likely. That's why businessmen eating giant T-bone steaks were prone to ulcers.

The intriguing placidity from the slothful pace of a snail is truly very peaceful. Our world is in need of this calmness to pacify itself

I get whatever placidity I have from my father. But my mother taught me how to take it on the chin.