Appetite Quote by Victor LaValle
““... that most natural human appetite, the hunger for somewhere else .””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gone World by Victor LaValle, 2018
Human desire constantly seeks new experiences beyond current satisfaction.
In simple terms: People always want something different.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and channel longing constructively.
Themes
desire
search
discontent
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career change
- travel planning
- creative projects
- relationship growth
Key Concepts
existential yearning
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your desire for "somewhere else"?
- How can you find fulfillment where you are?
A Different Perspective
Constant yearning can lead to perpetual dissatisfaction if unchecked.
![“[..] the very open-endedness of human appetite is responsible for both our savagery and civility, since the creature that conceive of eating anything (including, notably, other humans) stands in particular need of ethical rules, manners, and rituals. we are not only what we eat, but how we eat, too.” quote by Michael Pollan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f64/michael-pollan-408_nature-of-man_the-very-open-endedness-of-human-appetit_2191442.jpg)
