Quote by Charles Dickens

Subdue your appetites, my dears, and you've conquered human nature

Subdue your appetites, my dears, and you've conquered human

Summary

This quote suggests that if individuals can control and restrain their desires and urges, they have the power to overcome the instinctual aspects of human nature. By subduing their appetites, whether they be for material possessions, power, or other worldly pleasures, individuals can rise above their primal instincts and achieve personal growth and self-control. This quote emphasizes the idea that gaining mastery over one's desires leads to a higher level of human existence and a greater sense of control over one's own actions and decisions.

By Charles Dickens

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