"People will not respect even a distinguished "man of knowledge" who has a humble attitude toward other people but has no humility in eating."
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Namboku Mizuno
Namboku Mizuno (1760–1834) was a Japanese master of physiognomy and visual diagnosis during the edo period, who emphasized the connection of diet and lifestyle with good fortune and health.
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