Assertiveness Quote by Marianne Moore
“Wolf's wool is the best of wool, / but it cannot be sheared because / the wolf will not comply.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Collected Poems, 1951
Wolf wool is superior but cannot be harvested because the wolf refuses to cooperate.
In simple terms: Best resources may be inaccessible.
Accept limits of acquisition.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- wildlife management
- ethical sourcing
- personal expectations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What valuable things are out of reach?
- How can you adapt when resources are unavailable?
Alternative sources may exist.