Quote by Yann Martel

Just beyond the ticket booth Father had painted on a wall in bright red letters the question: DO YOU KNOW WHICH IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL IN THE ZOO? An arrow pointed to a small curtain. There were so many eager, curious hands that pulled at the curtain that we had to replace it regularly. Behind it was a mirror.

Just beyond the ticket booth Father had painted on a wall in

Summary

This quote refers to an interesting scenario at a zoo. The author describes how a question is posed in bold red letters near the ticket booth, asking visitors to identify the most dangerous animal in the zoo. Instead of a live animal, a small curtain is pointed at, attracting the attention of eager and curious visitors. However, when the curtain is opened, there is just a mirror behind it. This quote can be interpreted metaphorically, suggesting that humans themselves are often considered the most dangerous creatures due to their complex nature and potential for harm.

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