"When I work I am pure as an angel tiger and clear is my eye and hot my brain and silent all the whining grunting piglets of the appetites"

This quote by Marge Piercy speaks with the power of focus and dedication. When we are working, we are able to push aside the diversions and desires that can often pull us away from our objectives. We end up being like an angel tiger, with a clear eye and a hot brain, prepared to take on the task at hand. The "whining grunting piglets of the appetites" represent the temptations that can lead us astray, however when we are focused on our work, we can neglect them and stay on track. This quote is a tip that when we are dedicated to our work, we can achieve excellent things.