...l'estomach affame n'a poinct d'aureilles, il n'oyt goutte.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A hungry stomach has no ears and hears nothing.
- In plain terms
- When you are starving you cannot listen to advice.
- What can you take from it?
- Basic needs must be met before higher functions work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do your basic needs block your focus?
- How do you support those who are hungry?
Another view
Some people still listen despite extreme hunger.
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