Chocolate Quote by Roald Dahl
““more than anything else was … CHOCOLATE. Walking to school in the mornings, Charlie could see great slabs of chocolate piled up high in the shop windows, and he would stop and stare and press his nose against the glass, his mouth watering like mad. Many times a day, he would see other children taking bars of creamy chocolate out of their pockets and munching them greedily, and that, of course, was pure torture. Only once a year, on his birthday, did Charlie Bucket ever get to taste a bit of chocolate. The whole family saved up their money for that special occasion, and when the great day arrived, Charlie was always presented with one small chocolate bar to eat all by himself. And each time he received it, on those marvellous birthday mornings, he would place it carefully in a small wooden box that he owned, and treasure it as though it were a bar of solid gold; and for the next few days, he would allow himself only to look at it, but never to touch it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator” by Roald Dahl, 1972
Desire for forbidden treats can intensify longing and shape childhood memories.
In simple terms: Craving something forbidden heightens its allure.
Recognize and manage intense cravings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- birthday celebrations
- limited resources
- parental control
- holiday gifts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scarcity affect your desire?
- What healthier ways can you satisfy cravings?
Excessive focus on scarcity can lead to unhealthy obsession.