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A. J. Liebling

An Englishman teaching an American about food is like the blind leading the one-eyed.

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The quote humorously suggests that an Englishman is not very knowledgeable about food, so trying to teach an American about it is almost pointless. It compares this situation to someone with very poor vision trying to guide someone who can see a little better, implying both are lacking expertise.

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