Creatures Quote by Robert Farrar Capon
““Your stew, so long deferred, stands finally extra causas. Greet it as your fellow creature. It is as deliciously unnecessary as you are.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Robert Farrar Capon, 1995
A deferred meal becomes a metaphor for unnecessary desires; greet it as a fellow being, recognizing its absurdity and your own.
In simple terms: Deferred desires are absurd; accept them as they are.
Recognize and accept unnecessary cravings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily cravings
- impulse control
- mindful eating
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What cravings feel unnecessary to you?
- How does acceptance change your relationship with desire?
The metaphor may over‑simplify complex motivations.