Als Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
“Lat take a cat, and fostre him wel with milk, And tendre flesh, and make his couche of silk, And let him seen a mous go by the wal; Anon he weyveth milk, and flesh, and al, And every deyntee that is in that hous, Swich appetyt hath he to ete a mous.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Canterbury Tales, 14th century
A cat is pampered with milk and silk, yet still hunts mice, showing natural instincts persist despite comfort.
In simple terms: Even pampered cats chase mice.
Key Takeaway
Recognize innate drives despite luxury.
Themes
nature
instinct
comfort
Mood
contemplative
observational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- pet care
- animal training
- psychology of desire
Key Concepts
animal behavior
contradiction
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts mask basic needs?
- How do you balance comfort with natural drives?
A Different Perspective
Luxury may not change core urges.
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