Food Quote by John Milton
“Swinish gluttony never looks to heaven amidst its gorgeous feast; but with besotted, base ingratitude, cravens and blasphemes his feeder.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
Describes gluttony as blind to higher aspirations, consumed by base desires and ingratitude.
In simple terms: Gluttony ignores higher goals, focusing on selfish cravings.
Key Takeaway
Beware self‑indulgence that blinds higher purpose.
Themes
gluttony
spiritual blindness
gratitude
hubris
Mood
reflective
warning
Type
didactic
poetic
When to use this quote
- feasting
- personal excess
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
moral decay
self‑control
spiritual yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What higher aspirations are sacrificed by overindulgence?
- How can gratitude counteract gluttony?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the role of societal pressures in fostering excess.
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