Bread that must be sliced with an ax is bread that is too nourishing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Food that requires extreme effort to prepare is metaphorically too rich or intense for casual consumption.
- In plain terms
- Bread hard to slice is likely too dense or wholesome.
- What can you take from it?
- Difficulty in access can indicate value or intensity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is hard work always worth it?
- What is too rich for you?
Another view
Sometimes difficulty is just inconvenience.
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