Appetite Quote by William Shakespeare
“There is a law in each well-ordered nation To curb those raging appetites that are Most disobedient and refractory.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, Act 2, 1594
Societies create laws to restrain excessive desires and rebellious behavior.
In simple terms: Laws curb excess and rebellion.
Key Takeaway
Respect societal rules.
Themes
law
order
human nature
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- government policy
- education
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
social control
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires need regulation?
- How do laws balance freedom and order?
A Different Perspective
Laws can be oppressive if misapplied.
