Surely a balance between two hungers leaves both satisfied.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A belief that two opposing desires can balance each other out to satisfy both.
- In plain terms
- Two hungers can balance each other and both be satisfied.
- What can you take from it?
- Opposing needs can sometimes complement rather than conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can conflicting needs coexist?
- How do you find balance?
Another view
Not all hungers can be balanced without loss.
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