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“Doing the same thing in the same way year after year is like eating a quail a day for thirty days. Along toward the middle of the month a fellow begins to long for a broiled crow or a slice of cold dog.” quote by George Horace Lorimer
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“Doing the same thing in the same way year after year is like eating a quail a day for thirty days. Along toward the middle of the month a fellow begins to long for a broiled crow or a slice of cold dog.”

George Horace Lorimer

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Saturday Evening Post, 1930s

Repeating identical actions leads to boredom and a craving for variety, illustrating the need for change.

In simple terms: Monotony creates desire for something new.

Key Takeaway

Introduce variation to stay engaged.

Themes

boredom habit change creativity growth

Mood

restless reflective

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • workplace
  • creative projects
  • learning new skills

Key Concepts

psychology routine novelty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What routine feels stale to you?
  • How could you safely add variety?
A Different Perspective

Too much change can cause instability or loss of focus.

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