We follow the ways of wolves, the habits of tigers: or, rather we are worse than they. To them nature has assigned that they should be thus fed, while God has honoured us with rational speech and a sense of equity. And yet we are become worse than the wild beast.

Summary

This quote points out the irony of human behavior by comparing it to that of wolves and tigers. It suggests that while animals are naturally inclined to hunt and survive according to their instincts, humans, who are endowed with rationality and the ability to communicate, often act in ways that are far worse than animals. It implies that humans have a moral responsibility to exercise fairness and compassion, but often fall short of these qualities, thereby squandering the unique attributes that set them apart from the animal kingdom.

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