Quote by Chaucer

Take a cat, nourish it well with milkAnd tender meat, make it a couch of silk,But let it see a mouse along the wallAnd it abandones milk and meat and all.

Take a cat, nourish it well with milkAnd tender meat, make i

Summary

This quote symbolizes the instinctual nature of individuals, even when provided with luxury and comfort. It suggests that no matter how well someone is provided for, their natural instincts and desires will always prevail. The example of the cat, tempted by the sight of a mouse, illustrates how easily one can be swayed from what they have been offered, highlighting the power of instinct and the pull of one's impulses.

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