Accomplish Quote by Saint Augustine
“Who can control this when its appetite is aroused? No one! In the very movement of this appetite, then, it has no "mode" that responds to the decisions of the will ... Yet what he wishes he cannot accomplish ... In the very movement of the appetite, it has no mode corresponding to the decision of the will.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: On the Human Will, 5th century
The will cannot dominate the restless appetite; desire operates beyond conscious control.
In simple terms: Will cannot control a hungry appetite.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge limits of will over desire.
Themes
will
appetite
self‑control
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- temptation
- decision making
- spiritual discipline
- ethical choices
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when desire overwhelms intention?
- What practices help align will with deeper values?
A Different Perspective
Willpower alone cannot satisfy deep cravings.
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