Appetite Quote by Willa Cather
“Every individual taste, every natural appetite, was bridled by caution. The people asleep in those houses, I thought, tried to live like the mice in their own kitchens; to make no noise, to leave no trace, to slip over the surface of things in the dark.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather, 1915
Caution restrains natural desires, leading people to live quietly and unnoticed.
In simple terms: Caution limits natural urges.
Recognize when caution stifles growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career stagnation
- creative block
- social anxiety
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires have you suppressed?
- How can you act despite fear?
Too much caution can prevent necessary risk‑taking.