Bird Quote by Louis L'Amour
“When feeding time comes around, there is nothing a hawk likes better than a nice, fat, peaceful dove.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Swords of Lankhmar, 1970
A hawk prefers a plump, peaceful dove, illustrating predatory satisfaction with easy prey.
In simple terms: Predators enjoy easy, abundant food.
Key Takeaway
Seek opportunities that are both rewarding and low conflict.
Themes
nature
predation
strategy
Mood
contemplative
strategic
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- hunting
- wildlife observation
- resource management
Key Concepts
hawks
doves
food chain
Questions to Reflect On
- What “dove” opportunities are you overlooking?
- How do you balance effort with reward?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on easy targets can ignore long‑term sustainability.
![“The dove, O hawk, that has once been wounded by thy talons, is frightened by the least movement of a wing. [Lat., Terretur minimo pennae stridore columba Unguibus, accipiter, saucia facta tuis.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f78/ovid-276_dove_the-dove-o-hawk-that-has-once-been-wound_1796397.jpg)
