Destroying Quote by Jonathan Swift
“Ever eating, never cloying, All-devouring, all-destroying Never finding full repast, Till I eat the world at last.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: A Tale of a Tub, 1704
The speaker describes an insatiable appetite that never satisfies, ultimately consuming everything.
In simple terms: Insatiable desire leads to endless consumption.
Key Takeaway
Beware endless hunger for power or wealth.
Themes
desire
consumption
excess
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- political ambition
- corporate growth
- environmental exploitation
- personal addiction
Key Concepts
human nature
greed
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your endless cravings?
- Can restraint replace consumption?
A Different Perspective
Even total consumption cannot fill an endless void.
