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Craving Quotes

Craving appears here in more than one register. One reflection argues that pleasure only deepens wanting rather than settling it, while another admits to a fondness for sweets, and a dancer describes longing for structure that could offer real direction.

Craving quotes explore the space between momentary pleasure and something never quite satisfied. For a closely related emotion, see Desire quotes.

Professional reviewers read so many bad books in the course of duty that they get an unhealthy craving for arresting phrases.

Quotes by Evelyn Waugh

Craving, not having, is the mother of a reckless giving of oneself.

Quotes by Eric Hoffer

I know what wanting and craving adventure feels like, I can really relate to that.

Quotes by Emile Hirsch

When we tire of well-worn ways, we seek for new. This restless craving in the souls of men spurs them to climb, and to seek the mountain view.

Quotes by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

One should not confuse the craving for life with endorsement of it.

Quotes by Elias Canetti

Young people are craving something real, craving authenticity.

Quotes by Elaine Welteroth

I can definitely eat more of some candy than I should, so I have found that if I have coffee or a chai latte, it curbs the sugar craving.

Quotes by Dylan Lauren

A gluten-free diet still allows you access to almost every fruit and vegetable, a variety of grains and legumes, your pick of dairy products, fresh meats and fish and a whole slew of special gluten-free delights to satisfy your pretzel-bagel-muffin-doughnut...

Quotes by Daphne Oz

I don't have a craving for money. And I don't have a craving for fame.

Quotes by Damien Rice

The craving for information is so huge now, and it can be marketed at such a rapid rate.

Quotes by Clint Eastwood

Let's face it: so much of what we consume is not driven by knowledge but by basic craving and impulse. The process of what we eat starts in our heads. And no one is more in our heads than a...

Quotes by Chuck Norris

I travel with chocolate - Godiva with caramel. When the craving hits, I have to have it. I share, but if I'm on my last one, I've been known to say, 'Sorry, I'm out!'

Quotes by Christa B. Allen

Companies are very, very good - better than consumers themselves - at knowing what consumers are actually craving.

Quotes by Charles Duhigg

We know there are certain chemicals that are designed to give us a rush of pleasure. But, one of the most amazing things about being human is our capacity to override that pleasure. To either say, 'I don't need that...

Quotes by Charles Duhigg

I'm an omnivore, although I am trying to eat less meat. I went vegetarian for about two years, then I suddenly got a craving one morning and that was it.

Quotes by Bill Bailey

Trump is many things. He is pampered. He is an immature man. He is a teenager craving unconditional, endless love from everybody.

Quotes by Amos Oz

When I got pregnant with my first child, I was vegan. And when I got pregnant, my body was craving meat so much. I started out slowly with eggs, then cheese, then I was like, 'OK, I need a steak!'...

Quotes by Alyson Hannigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the central idea behind craving quotes?
That pleasure tends to deepen wanting rather than resolve it, a pattern one reflection ties directly to human achievement never fully satisfying us.
Are these quotes only about food?
No, though one voice does admit a personal weakness for sweets. Others apply craving to structure, guidance, or emotional need instead of appetite.
Is there a quote about craving direction or structure?
Yes, a dancer describes wanting something disciplined that could offer clear guidance, applying craving to personal development rather than desire alone.
Do whistle-blowers appear in this topic?
One reflection describes people in anonymous roles who aren't natural activists, though the connection to craving itself stays understated in that quote.
How does craving relate to Desire quotes?
The two overlap closely; Desire quotes offer a broader look at wanting beyond the specific intensity craving implies.

The theme ranges from philosophical reflection to everyday appetite and personal need for guidance. Explore Hunger quotes or Intensity quotes for related ideas.