Beast Quote by Mildred Cable
![“[On the camel:] When it kneels to be laden it always grumbles, growls and shows resentment, but of this the driver takes no notice. He goes on loading up until the moment when the beast suddenly becomes silent; then he knows that the burden is heavy enough, and nothing more is added.” quote by Mildred Cable](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ce1/mildred-cable-47598_beast_on-the-camel-when-it-kneels-to-be-laden_2276307.jpg)
“[On the camel:] When it kneels to be laden it always grumbles, growls and shows resentment, but of this the driver takes no notice. He goes on loading up until the moment when the beast suddenly becomes silent; then he knows that the burden is heavy enough, and nothing more is added.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Camel Book by Mildred Cable, 1935
The camel resents being overloaded, but the driver ignores its complaints until the animal finally stops, indicating the load is too heavy.
In simple terms: People often ignore signs of overload until something breaks.
Key Takeaway
Listen to warning signs early.
Themes
overload
communication
awareness
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace stress
- personal relationships
- health management
Key Concepts
animal behavior
human neglect
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when a burden is too heavy?
- What steps can you take to address complaints before they stop?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring early signs can cause sudden failure.
![“[On the camel:] Its weak point is its morale, and it is here that so much depends on its human master. Discouragement is fatal ... it loses heart, sinks by the wayside and dies.” quote by Mildred Cable](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4b1/mildred-cable-47598_animal_on-the-camel-its-weak-point-is-its-moral_580976.jpg)
![“No visiting angel, or explorer from another planet, could have guessed that this bland orb [Earth] teemed with vermin, with world-mastering, self-torturing, incipiently angelic beasts.” quote by Olaf Stapledon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d65/olaf-stapledon-9950_angel_no-visiting-angel-or-explorer-from-anoth_12107.jpg)
