Let it not be said that man is not without a true dedication to the art of grilling over an open flame. Throughout history, men, and women, have uttered truly memorable words on the sublime joy of charring large junks of dead animal.

Herein is a sampling of these august words, and, if perchance, there is a quote missed here, please let us know.

"Men cook outside. Women make the three-bean salad." - William Geist

"It's no sin to get sauce on your chin." - Bishop Tutu

"It is better to have burnt and lost, then never to have barbecued at all" - William Shakespeare

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sauces" - Unknown

"It is a far, far better barbecue that I have now, than I have ever had before" - Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

"Intelligence is something we are born with. BBQ’ing is a skill that must be learned" - Edward de Bono

"It is not enough to have a good BBQ, the main thing is to use it well" - Rene Descartes

"BBQ’ing is one percent inspiration, and ninety-nine percent perspiration" - Thomas Edison

"It's no disgrace to get sauce on your face." - anon.

"The creation of a thousand BBQ’s is in one gas bottle" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Ich bin ein Barbequer" - J F Kennedy

"Always wear something sensible when cooking at the barbecue" - Lady Godiva

"A sharp blade is a must for dicing and slicing" - Boadicea

"I always think that the right background music is an essential part of a good barbecue" - Nero

"Spare rib anyone?" - Adam

"I would much prefer Bacon not to be on the menu" - William Shakespere

"It doesn't hurt if you get sauce on your shirt." - Heloise

"To BBQ or not to BBQ, that is the question" - William Shakespeare

"Meat products should always be thoroughly cooked. You can have any colour providing it's not black" - Henry Ford

"Give a man a bbq feed him for a day. Teach a man to bbq and feed him for the summer" - Jesus

"Invite couples with children - everyone loves children - espically if they are cooked properly" - WC Fields

"This lady is not for turning! I'll dish up the coleslaw..........." - Margaret Thatcher

"Strong the sauce in this one truly is" - Yoda