Door Quote by Gunter Grass
“...if I were asked to think up a new name for temptation, I should recommend the word 'doorknob', because what are these protuberances put on doors for if not to tempt us...”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Tin Drum, 1959
Temptation is a mundane, everyday lure, like a door knob.
In simple terms: Temptation is like a doorknob.
Key Takeaway
Recognize ordinary temptations.
Themes
temptation
everyday
symbolism
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marketing
- personal finance
- habit formation
- self‑control
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What ordinary things tempt you?
- How can you resist everyday lures?
A Different Perspective
Temptations can be subtle and overlooked.
![“As Jack Trimpey, founder of Rational Recovery, has pointed out, steps 2 and 3 are a con—a classic “bait and switch.” Specifically, step 3 poses obvious problems for atheist and agnostic newcomers who have chosen, for example, a doorknob as their “Power greater than [themselves].” How does one turn…” quote by Charles Bufe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b9/charles-bufe-40675_quote_as-jack-trimpey-founder-of-rational-reco_1278748.jpg)
