Quote by G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

That man is the noblest creature may also be inferred from the fact that no other creature has yet contested this claim.

That man is the noblest creature may also be inferred from t

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The quote suggests that human beings are considered the noblest creatures because no other creature has challenged or disputed this belief. This implies that humans possess certain exceptional qualities or abilities that set them apart from other animals. The absence of any rebuttal highlights the uniqueness of human beings, implying that their intelligence, moral capacity, or advanced abilities might be the reasons why they are considered the noblest creatures.

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By G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

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