Appetite Quote by Joy Davidman
“Can we reasonably expect happiness from an insatiable appetite which, no matter how it stuffs its belly, is still psychologically like Oliver Twist in the poorhouse, holding up an empty bowl and begging, "I want some more"? Isn't it possible that our dream of the good society contained, from the beginning, a hidden violation of the Tenth Commandment "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods"?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Human Condition, Joy Davidman, 1943
Happiness cannot be sustained when desire is endless; constant craving leaves a feeling of emptiness despite material abundance.
In simple terms: Endless desire prevents true happiness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate contentment, limit cravings.
Themes
contentment
desire
ethics
spirituality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- consumer culture
- personal finance
- relationship counseling
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true fulfillment look like for you?
- How can you recognize and curb insatiable cravings?
A Different Perspective
Even with plenty, unfulfilled longing can dominate wellbeing.
