Quote by Joseph Addison

The most violent appetites in all creatures are lust and hunger; the first is a perpetual call upon them to propagate their kind, the latter to preserve themselves.

The most violent appetites in all creatures are lust and hun

Summary

This quote reflects on the primal instincts of living beings, identifying the two most compelling and powerful appetites: lust and hunger. Lust, defined as the desire for sexual gratification, is regarded as a natural and incessant urge to ensure the continuation of a species. On the other hand, hunger refers to the strong impulse to consume sustenance for self-preservation. Together, these contrasting yet potent desires encapsulate the fundamental motives driving the actions of living creatures in their pursuit of procreation and survival.

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Diets And Dieting

By Joseph Addison

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