Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

I can reason down or deny everything, except this perpetual Belly: feed he must and will, and I cannot make him respectable.


I can reason down or deny everything, except this perpetual

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's frustration with their inability to control their basic physical needs and desires. They acknowledge that they can argue against and reject many things in life, but they cannot deny the continuous hunger of their belly. The quote conveys a sense of powerlessness, as the speaker expresses that they cannot make their hunger/physical cravings appear respectable in society's eyes. It highlights the inherent human vulnerability and the struggle between one's rational mind and primal instincts.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson
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