Emilia Quote by William Shakespeare
“They are all but stomachs, and we all but food; They eat us hungerly, and when they are full, They belch us”
About This Quote
Source Play: Henry VIII, Act 2, Scene 3, 1613
People can be consumed by desires, turning us into their sustenance, and when satisfied they release us without care.
In simple terms: Desire consumes and discards.
Key Takeaway
Beware being used as a means.
Themes
desire
consumption
power dynamics
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- workplace
- politics
- consumer culture
Key Concepts
human nature
exploitation
dependency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect yourself from being used?
- What boundaries can you set?
A Different Perspective
Even when satiated, the cycle of use and discard continues.
