Great saying by great authors Quote by Thomas Stearns Eliot
“Macavity, Macavity, there's noone like Macavity, He's broken every human law,he breaks the law of gravity.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Macavity” from Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, 1939
Macavity is a master criminal who defies laws, even gravity, making him elusive and notorious.
In simple terms: Macavity breaks all laws, even gravity.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge that some challenges seem unstoppable.
Themes
crime
lawlessness
mythic
Mood
playful
dark
Type
literary
character study
When to use this quote
- crime fiction
- character analysis
- creative writing
Key Concepts
anarchism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does Macavity represent in society?
- How do we confront seemingly unstoppable forces?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing lawbreakers can glamorize wrongdoing.
