Quotation by

Samuel Pepys

Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.

New Year's

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Samuel Pepys is observing that sharing a pleasant meal has the power to bring people together and resolve conflicts. He finds it odd but true that enjoying food can help restore harmony among individuals.

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